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Identification of Microorganisms Related to Microplastics
Summary
Plastic debris in aquatic environments attracts diverse microbial communities that differ from those in surrounding water, with these plastisphere microorganisms influencing both the degradation fate of plastics and the dispersal of potentially pathogenic or plastic-degrading microbes. Identifying which microorganisms colonize microplastics is essential for understanding both environmental risks and potential bioremediation opportunities.
The potential of plastic debris to serve as alternative substrates for various biota have gained interest in recent years. In particular, studies on microbial colonization revealed their impacts and roles on the fate and potential risks of the plastic material,...