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Dynamics of Marine Microplastics
Original title: Dynamics of Marine Microplastics
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This Japanese-language overview examines the dynamics of marine microplastics, addressing their impacts on marine organisms and biogeochemical material cycling in ocean environments.
1．海洋生物や物質循環に与える影響
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