Ingested Microplastics Can Act as Microbial Vectors of Ichthyofauna
Ingested Microplastics Can Act as Microbial Vectors of Ichthyofauna
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Perugia: MDPI AG
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Microplastics (plastic particles < 5 mm) are ubiquitous pollutants that have the ability to carry microbiota, including pathogens. Microbial adhesion is usually a sign of pathogenicity; thus, we investigated the adherent microbiota found on 4 mm nylon strips, which were ingested and excreted by wild fish specimens. Retention times were recorded and...
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Ingested Microplastics Can Act as Microbial Vectors of Ichthyofauna
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_c9cedb80e8444d4d889dbf67cc2b5693
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2036-7481
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2036-7481
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10.3390/microbiolres15020040
