Thermal tipping points in mediterranean mussel adhesion: molecular mechanisms and mechanical consequences of heatwave on byssus production in Mytilus galloprovincialis
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2025

Prolonged marine heat waves are a major manifestation of climate change, threatening marine biodiversity. Using the Mytilus galloprovincialis mussel as a sentinel organism, we investigated the impact of experimental, prolonged high temperatures as expected in 2050 on byssus-producing organ. We demonstrated that 30 days exposure at 28 °C, alters molecular and functional properties of mussel foot. Results revealed severe downregulation in the synthesis of the proximal, distal and non-gradient pre-