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The document discusses microplastic pollution and its ecotoxicological effects on aquatic organisms. It reviews studies that have shown microplastics can inhibit growth and decrease chlorophyll-a in microalgae. Ingestion by small crustaceans and population reduction have been observed. Biomarkers in bivalves and fish indicate neurotoxic effects, oxidative stress, and abnormal behavior from microplastics and their adsorbed contaminants. However, more research is needed using realistic microplastic concentrat
- Author
- Trydaw
- Language
- EN