Use of the Zebra Mussel <i>Dreissena polymorpha</i> (Mollusca, Bivalvia) as a Bioindicator of Microplastics Pollution in Freshwater Ecosystems: A Case Study from Lake Iseo (North Italy)
The monitoring of microplastics pollution in freshwater environments trails behind its practice in marine ecosystems. We evaluated the use of the invasive zebra mussel (<i>Dreissena polymorpha</i>) as a potential bioindicator of microplastic litter in freshwater lakes. Samples were colle...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | Water |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/13/4/434 |