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Physiological Alterations and Immune Modulation in Fish Exposed to Microplastics
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Researchers reviewed the physiological and immunological effects of microplastic exposure in fish, finding that these particles smaller than 5 mm induce a range of biological disruptions including immune modulation, oxidative stress, and systemic health impacts with broader implications for aquatic ecosystem integrity.
In aquatic environments, microplastics, defined as polymeric particles smaller than 5 mm, have become persistent and biologically active contaminants that have a variety of effects on fish physiology, immunology, and general health. The health of fish and the...
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