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Microplastics in Freshwater Ecosystems in India: A Comprehensive Review

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Bandana Kumari Soni

Summary

This review examines the occurrence, sources, and ecological risks of microplastics across freshwater ecosystems in India, synthesizing current literature on contamination levels in rivers, lakes, and other inland water bodies.

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