Accumulation, Depuration, and Biological Effects of Polystyrene Microplastic Spheres and Adsorbed Cadmium and Benzo(a)pyrene on the Mussel <i>Mytilus galloprovincialis</i>
Filter feeders are target species for microplastic (MP) pollution, as particles can accumulate in the digestive system, disturbing feeding processes and becoming internalized in tissues. MPs may also carry pathogens or pollutants present in the environment. This work assessed the influence of polyst...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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Series: | Toxics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/10/1/18 |