Laboratory Data on Polychaete Burrowing Under Temperature Salinity and Food Stress

Experimental data examines the effects of temperature, salinity, and food availability on the burrowing activity of the polychaete Capitella sp. 1 and associated sediment chemistry. The dataset includes measurements from controlled laboratory experiments using pH and O2 fluorosensors. Data was contributed by the Australian Ocean Data Network and last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Model burrowing depth as a function of temperature (15, 21, 32°C) and food availability (low, moderate, high) levels.
• Analyze the relationship between salinity (16, 22, 28, 34) and the area of burrowing activity.
• Correlate burrowing activity measurements with pH and O2 fluorosensor data to quantify solute exchange.
• Predict worm mortality under extreme temperature stress (32°C) using experimental treatment data.

Strengths

• Data covers three distinct abiotic stressors: temperature, salinity, and food availability.
• Includes direct physiological outcomes such as burrowing depth, activity area, and mortality.

Limitations

• Sample size and row count are unknown, limiting statistical power assessment.
• Data is restricted to a single species (Capitella sp. 1) in a laboratory setting, limiting ecological generalizability.
• Column names and specific data structure are not provided.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Controlled laboratory experiments using pH and O2 fluorosensors.

Time Range

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