Articles with "microplastics impair" as a keyword



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Do microplastics impair male dominance interactions in fish? A test of the vector hypothesis

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Published in 2022 at "Ecology and Evolution"

DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8620

Abstract: Abstract Microplastics (MPs) are widespread in aquatic environments and have become a critical environmental issue in recent years due to their adverse impacts on the physiology, reproduction, and survival of aquatic animals. Exposure to MPs… read more here.

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Microplastics impair digestive performance but show little effects on antioxidant activity in mussels under low pH conditions.

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Published in 2019 at "Environmental pollution"

DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113691

Abstract: In the marine environment, microplastic contamination and acidification may occur simultaneously, this study evaluated the effects of ocean acidification and microplastics on oxidative stress responses and digestive enzymes in mussels. The thick shell mussels Mytilus… read more here.

Keywords: microplastics impair; acidification; digestive enzymes; digestive performance ... See more keywords