An Analysis of Microplastics Ingested by the Mediterranean Detritivore <i>Holothuria tubulosa</i> (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) Sheds Light on Patterns of Contaminant Distribution in Different Marine Areas

An Analysis of Microplastics Ingested by the Mediterranean Detritivore <i>Holothuria tubulosa</i> (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) Sheds Light on Patterns of Contaminant Distribution in Different Marine Areas

Microplastic pollution constitutes a serious environmental problem that requires more effective scientific research to describe its potential impacts on marine fauna. The interaction between microplastics and marine biota can have significant negative effects through the trophic chain, up to human h...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Martines, Giulia Furfaro, Michele Solca, Maurizio Muzzi, Andrea Di Giulio, Sergio Rossi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
SEM/EDX analysis
marine pollution
marine invertebrates
<i>Holothuria tubulosa</i>
conservation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/8/1597

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