Polyester-derived microfibre impacts on the soil-dwelling earthworm Lumbricus terrestris.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.05.037
Abstract: Microplastic (MP) pollution is everywhere. In terrestrial environments, microfibres (MFs) generated from textile laundering are believed to form a significant component of MPs entering soils, mainly through sewage sludge and compost applications. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: lumbricus terrestris; earthworm lumbricus; polyester; mfs ... See more keywords
Differential Engagement of Fermentative Taxa in Gut Contents of the Earthworm Lumbricus terrestris
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.01851-17
Abstract: ABSTRACT The earthworm gut is an anoxic, saccharide-rich microzone in aerated soils. The apparent degradation of diverse saccharides in the alimentary canal of the model earthworm Lumbricus terrestris is concomitant with the production of diverse… read more here.
Keywords: lumbricus terrestris; gut associated; gut; earthworm lumbricus ... See more keywords