Ingestion, egestion and post-exposure effects of polystyrene microspheres on marine medaka (Oryzias melastigma).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.04.098
Abstract: Microplastics (MPs) are of environmental concern due to their bioavailability and potential impacts on a wide range of marine biota. In this study, we investigated the ingestion, bioaccumulation and egestion of fluorescent polystyrene (PS) micospheres… read more here.
Keywords: egestion; exposure; medaka; marine medaka ... See more keywords
Egestion Versus Excretion: A Meta-Analysis Examining Nutrient Release Rates and Ratios across Freshwater Fauna
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DOI: 10.3390/d11100189
Abstract: In aquatic settings, animals directly affect ecosystem functions through excretion of dissolved nutrients. However, the comparative role of egestion as an animal-mediated nutrient flux remains understudied. We conducted a literature survey and meta-analysis to directly… read more here.
Keywords: excretion; egestion; excretion rates; rates ratios ... See more keywords