Chemicals associated with biodegradable microplastic drive the toxicity to the freshwater oligochaete Lumbriculus variegatus.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2020.105723
Abstract: Microplastics (MPs) as complex synthetic pollutants represent a growing concern for the aquatic environment. Previous studies examined the toxicity of MPs, but infrequently used a natural particle control such as kaolin. The cause of toxicity,… read more here.
Keywords: lumbriculus variegatus; toxicity; freshwater oligochaete; mixed sediment ... See more keywords