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Ecotoxicological perspectives of microplastic pollution in amphibians

Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part B 2022 80 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count. Score: 60 ? 0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.

Mario Alberto Burgos-Aceves, Mario Alberto Burgos-Aceves, Caterina Faggio Mario Alberto Burgos-Aceves, Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Donaji J. González‐Mille, Miguel Betancourt‐Lozano, Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Mario Alberto Burgos-Aceves, Miguel Betancourt‐Lozano, Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Donaji J. González‐Mille, Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Donaji J. González‐Mille, Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio César A. Ilizaliturri‐Hernández, Miguel Betancourt‐Lozano, Donaji J. González‐Mille, Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio César A. Ilizaliturri‐Hernández, Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Mario Alberto Burgos-Aceves, César A. Ilizaliturri‐Hernández, Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio César A. Ilizaliturri‐Hernández, Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio Caterina Faggio

Summary

This review summarizes research on how microplastics affect amphibians, which are considered important indicator species for freshwater pollution. Researchers found evidence that microplastics can impair amphibian growth, immune function, and gene expression, with effects varying by species and particle characteristics. The findings raise concerns about the vulnerability of amphibian populations already threatened by habitat loss and other environmental stressors.

Body Systems

Immune Integumentary

Study Type Environmental

Microplastics (MPs) are contaminants widely distributed in the environment and biota. Previously, most studies focused on identifying and characterizing microplastics in the marine environment, while their impact on freshwater ecosystems remains to be determined. This review summarizes recent findings regarding MPs physiological, immunological, and genetic effects on amphibians based upon the biological relevance of this species as indicators of freshwater pollution. Data demonstrated that MPs contamination may potentially alter various physiological processes in aquatic animals, mainly in the embryonic stages. It is worthwhile noting that adverse effects might be enhanced in synergy with other pollutants. However, amphibians might counteract the effect of MPs and other pollutants through microbiota present both in the intestine and on the skin. In addition, amphibian microbial composition might also be altered by MPs themselves in a manner that leads to unpredicted health consequences in amphibians.

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