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Human Health Effects
Marine & Wildlife
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Toxicity of Microplastics on the Flora and Fauna of the Freshwater Ecosystem: An Overview
2024
4 citations
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Abel Inobeme,
John Tadso,
Babatunde Oluwafemi Adetuyi,
Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji,
Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola,
Falana Yetunde Olaitan,
Falana Yetunde Olaitan,
Olalekan Akinbo,
Olalekan Akinbo,
Mohd. Shahnawaz,
Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole,
Eniola K.I.T.,
Eniola K.I.T.,
Mohammed Bello Yerima,
Olatunji Matthew Kolawole
Summary
Researchers reviewed the toxicity of microplastics ranging from 1 micrometer to 5 mm on flora and fauna in freshwater ecosystems, summarizing evidence of physical harm, chemical stress, and bioaccumulation across aquatic organisms from algae and invertebrates to fish.
Study Type
Environmental
Microplastics (MPs) are defined as minute plastic particles that typically exhibit dimensions that span from 1 μm to 5 mm. The aforementioned materials exhibit insolubility in aqueous media and can be subdivided into primary particles, generated...