Bivalve molluscs stand out for their ecological success and their key role in the functioning of
aquatic ecosystems, while also constituting a very valuable commercial resource. Both …

Most molluscs possess shells, constructed from a vast array of microstructures and
architectures. The fully formed shell is composed of calcite or aragonite. These CaCO3 …

Mollusc shells are a result of the deposition of crystalline and amorphous calcite catalyzed
by enzymes and shell matrix proteins (SMP). Developing a detailed understanding of …

Calcium transport is essential for bivalves to be able to build and maintain their shells.
Ionized calcium (Ca2+) is taken up from the environment and eventually transported through …

Background Biomineralization by molluscs involves regulated deposition of calcium
carbonate crystals within a protein framework to produce complex biocomposite structures …

Since the Industrial Revolution, the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) due
to anthropogenic activities has increased at unprecedented rates. One-third of the …

The entire shellfish farming sector is negatively affected by heat waves. Predictive models
show that while heat waves are not predicted to exceed 28° C in the northern Adriatic Sea …

Amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) has long been shown to act as an important
constituent or precursor phase for crystalline material in mollusks. However, the presence …

Poor clinical outcomes (disfigurement, amputation, and death) and significant economic
losses in the aquaculture industry can be attributed to the potent opportunistic human …

Varying salinities of coastal waters are likely to affect the physiology and ion transport
capabilities of calcifying marine organisms such as bivalves. To investigate the physiological …