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Tracing microplastics in marine Isopods

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar-und Meeresforschung (Alfred-Wegener-Institut) 2013
Julia Hämer, Lars Gutow, Reinhard Saborowski

Summary

This study investigated microplastic uptake in marine isopods by reviewing existing research on accumulation in these common crustaceans. The work highlights the role of isopods as ecological indicators of coastal microplastic contamination and their potential to transfer plastic particles through marine food chains.

Body Systems
Digestive
Study Type Environmental

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