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Determination of Frequency, Distribution and Composition of Microplastics in the Waters of Qarasu Ardabil River
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This paper reports on the frequency, distribution, and polymer composition of microplastics detected in the waters of the Qarasu River in Ardabil, Iran. No abstract text is available beyond the title.
Determination of Frequency, Distribution and Composition of Microplastics in the Waters of Qarasu Ardabil River
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