Microplastic does not magnify the acute effect of PAH pyrene on predatory performance of a tropical fish (Lates calcarifer).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2018.03.011
Abstract: Microplastic (MP) leads to widespread pollution in the marine ecosystem. In addition to the physical hazard posed by ingestion of microplastic particles, concern is also on their potential as vector for transport of hydrophobic contaminants.… read more here.
Keywords: tropical fish; predatory performance; effect; performance ... See more keywords
Cholinesterases characterization of three tropical fish species, and their sensitivity towards specific contaminants.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.01.105
Abstract: Cholinesterases are frequent targets for toxic effects, namely by insecticides derived from phosphoric and carbamic acids. This effects allows the use of cholinesterase inhibition as a biomarker for contamination of aquatic environments by these specific… read more here.
Keywords: tropical fish; three tropical; fish species; sensitivity ... See more keywords