Effects of Polystyrene Microplastics on Growth and Toxin Production of <i>Alexandrium pacificum</i>

Microplastics (MP) widely distributed in aquatic environments have adverse effects on aquatic organisms. Currently, the impact of MP on toxigenic red tide microalgae is poorly understood. In this study, the strain of <i>Alexandrium pacificum</i> ATHK, typically producing paralytic shellf...

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Main Authors: Chao Liu, Jiangbing Qiu, Zhixuan Tang, Hong Hu, Fanping Meng, Aifeng Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/4/293