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Identification of Microorganisms Related to Microplastics
Summary
Plastic debris in aquatic environments is rapidly colonized by diverse microbial communities, with phototrophic organisms like cyanobacteria and diatoms attaching first before being succeeded by proteobacteria, forming what is known as the plastisphere. These microbial biofilms can alter plastic degradation rates and potentially harbor and transport pathogenic organisms, adding a biological dimension to microplastic pollution risks.
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,...