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Microplastics in invertebrates on soft shores in Hong Kong: Influence of habitat, taxa and feeding mode

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Xiaoyu Xu, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Xiaoyu Xu, Xiaoyu Xu, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Xiaoyu Xu, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Xiaoyu Xu, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Xiaoyu Xu, Chun‐Yuen Wong, Xiaoyu Xu, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Chun‐Yuen Wong, Chun‐Yuen Wong, N.F.Y. Tam, N.F.Y. Tam, N.F.Y. Tam, N.F.Y. Tam, N.F.Y. Tam, N.F.Y. Tam, N.F.Y. Tam, N.F.Y. Tam, N.F.Y. Tam, Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung Hoi‐Shing Lo, Xiaoyu Xu, Xiaoyu Xu, Chun‐Yuen Wong, Chun‐Yuen Wong, Chun‐Yuen Wong, Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung Hoi‐Shing Lo, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Hoi‐Shing Lo, N.F.Y. Tam, Siu Gin Cheung Hoi‐Shing Lo, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Siu Gin Cheung Hoi‐Shing Lo, Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung N.F.Y. Tam, Siu Gin Cheung Xiaoyu Xu, Chun‐Yuen Wong, Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung N.F.Y. Tam, Siu Gin Cheung N.F.Y. Tam, Siu Gin Cheung N.F.Y. Tam, N.F.Y. Tam, Siu Gin Cheung Hoi‐Shing Lo, Siu Gin Cheung N.F.Y. Tam, Siu Gin Cheung Chun‐Yuen Wong, Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung Hoi‐Shing Lo, Siu Gin Cheung N.F.Y. Tam, Hoi‐Shing Lo, N.F.Y. Tam, Hoi‐Shing Lo, Xiaoyu Xu, Siu Gin Cheung Hoi‐Shing Lo, N.F.Y. Tam, Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung Siu Gin Cheung

Summary

Researchers surveyed microplastic occurrence in 38 invertebrate species across 18 mudflats and sandy beaches in Hong Kong, finding that feeding mode and habitat type were stronger predictors of microplastic ingestion than taxonomic group, with suspension feeders in mudflat environments showing the highest contamination. The study provides a broad baseline for microplastic uptake across coastal invertebrate communities.

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Microplastic (MP) pollution in the marine environment has gained much concern in recent years. This study investigated the occurrence of MPs in invertebrates collected on 18 mudflats and sandy beaches in Hong Kong and its relationships to biological taxon, feeding mode and habitat. In total 38 species of gastropods, bivalves and crabs were collected and the mean number of suspected microplastics ranged from 0 to 9.68 particles g wet weight or 0 to 18.4 particles individual. Around 26% of the suspected microplastics were confirmed to be synthetic polymers, including CP (cellophane), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), and PA (polyamide). Microplastic fibres were the most abundant type of MPs, followed by pellets. Significantly higher abundance of suspected microplastics was found in gastropods. Since MP abundance might vary with taxon, it is recommended to include different taxonomic groups in any ecological assessment of the impact of MPs.

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