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Eastern oyster vs. harmful bacteria, global climate change, and microplastics: Who wins?
Summary
This study investigates how eastern oysters respond to the combined stressors of harmful bacteria, global climate change, and microplastic exposure, examining whether these threats compromise oyster immune and physiological function. The research is hosted on the Experiment platform for open scientific discovery.
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