Uptake, Elimination and Effects of Cosmetic Microbeads on the Freshwater Gastropod <em>Biomphalaria glabrata</em>
The presence of plastic cosmetic microbeads in the environment due to their extensive use in society and inevitable dispersal into wastewater is concerning. Therefore, it is vital to understand the processes of microplastic uptake and elimination by aquatic organisms, and to further assess their pot...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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| Series: | Toxics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/10/2/87 |