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== Card #23: Calcification difficulties == | |||
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When the pH drops, it becomes harder for calcium carbonate seashells to grow. | |||
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== Explanation == | == Explanation == | ||
The formation of limestone (calcification) follows the chemical reaction Ca<sup>++</sup> + 2HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> ⇔ CaCO<sub>3</sub> + H<sub>2</sub>O + CO<sub>2</sub> | The formation of limestone (calcification) follows the chemical reaction Ca<sup>++</sup> + 2HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> ⇔ CaCO<sub>3</sub> + H<sub>2</sub>O + CO<sub>2</sub> | ||
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=== Consequences === | === Consequences === | ||
* [[En-en_adult_card_29_pteropods_and_coccolithophores|Pteropods and Coccolithophores]] | * [[En-en_adult_card_29_pteropods_and_coccolithophores|Pteropods and Coccolithophores]] | ||
== Other possible links == | |||
=== Other consequences === | |||
* [[En-en adult card 27 marine biodiversity|Marine biodiversity]] Calcification problems do not only affect pteropods and coccolithophores. Coral reefs are also affected, for example, so this link is acceptable. | |||
[[fr:Fr-fr_adulte_carte_23_problèmes_de_calcification]] | [[fr:Fr-fr_adulte_carte_23_problèmes_de_calcification]] | ||