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Marine & Wildlife
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Ingestion of Microplastics by Pelagic and Benthic Fishes Along Easter Island and Continental Chilean Coasts.
Americanae (AECID Library)
2015
Nicolas C. Ory
Summary
This PhD thesis investigated microplastic ingestion and effects on marine zooplankton, with particular focus on the copepod Calanus helgolandicus. Ingestion of polystyrene particles reduced feeding rates, reproductive success, and energy reserves, and particles were transferred to the next trophic level via fecal pellets and predation.