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Impact of Microplastics on Aquatic Ecosystems

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Jian Liu, Changchao Li

Summary

This short overview summarized the impacts of microplastics (particles <5 mm) on aquatic ecosystems, covering contamination sources, uptake by organisms, food chain transfer, and ecotoxicological effects. It provides a general introduction to the field without novel empirical findings.

Microplastics, referring to plastic particles < 5 mm in diameter, have become ubiquitous contaminants in ecosystems worldwide [...]

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