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Microplastic's Contamination in the Hemolymph and Organs (Gills and Hepatopancreas) of Perna viridis

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Khusnul Yaqin Muh Farhan, Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin Muhammad Iqbal Djawad, Khusnul Yaqin Khusnul Yaqin

Summary

Microplastics were detected in the hemolymph (blood), gills, and hepatopancreas (liver equivalent) of green mussels collected from two sites in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, a species widely eaten by local communities. Finding microplastics in both the circulatory fluid and internal organs — not just the digestive tract — indicates systemic distribution within the animal's body, which increases the likelihood that consumers are ingesting plastic particles when eating these mussels.

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Study Type Environmental

The issue of microplastics (MPs) has emerged as a significant concern globally, with discussions surrounding the potential environmental impact of these tiny plastic particles becoming increasingly prevalent. This study aimed to identify the concentration and characteristics of MPs in hemolymph and organs (gills and hepatopancreas) of green mussels (Perna viridis) that are frequently consumed by people in Pangkajene Kepulauan, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Green mussels were collected from two different sampling sites for comparison. Screening was carried out on dispensed hemolymph and dissected organs to identify the characteristics of MPs. Surface seawater sampling was added as information on MP's characteristics from the mussel habitat. Visual observation of MP's characteristics using a stereomicroscope in laminar flow is to prevent contamination. The identification of MP's polymer type is using FTIR-ATR. The results showed that hemolymph, hepatopancreas, gills, and surface water were concentrated with MPs. Small (2-3.9 cm) green mussels accumulated more MPs than medium (4-5.9 cm) and large (> 6 cm). MPs characteristics of fiber shape, transparent color, and size 0.1-0.5 mm were dominant in all samples. A total of seven polymers of MPs were identified with polyethylene and polystyrene types most frequently found from all samples. Based on this study, green mussels are good for biomonitoring of MPs.

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