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September 12, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Can octopus embryos and juveniles contend with heatwaves?

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JVJorge Arturo Vargas-AbúndezUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoAMA.K. Meza-BuendiaOAObando Alvarado

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This study shows altered physiological responses in octopus species under heatwave conditions, suggesting metabolic challenges.

Key Points

  • Embryos exposed to high temperatures (30°C) exhibited reduced mantle and arm lengths and lower metabolic rates.
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction characterized by increased proton leak and decreased efficiency was observed under heat stress conditions.
  • Total glutathione (GSH) played a crucial role in mitigating oxidative stress during octopus development.
  • Prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures poses serious risks to reproductive success and juvenile survival.

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Vargas-Abúndez et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44a3031b076d99fa53162https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0330680
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