Are there any reports on biomagnification of micro-plastic as reported for pesticides? Accumulative movements of microplastics in higher strata through the food web and its consequential adverse effect will be of great concern.
Is there any adoptive physiology reported in the1st and 2nd trophic levels as well as for higher strata for microplastic in aquatic (marine) ecosystem?
Article Bioaccumulation and biomagnification of microplastics in mar...
Sir, this is a detailed review on bioaccumulation and biomagnification of microplastics in marine food web. Hope in helps.
Hello,
Of course, as the majority of pollutants, microplastics bioaccumulate and transfer through the food web. Besides, more the plastic element becomes smaller (nanoparticles), more it will be bioavailable (high ability to cross biological barriers).
As the friend above suggested, there are several reviews displaying deeply this phenomenon.
Best Regards.
Hello,
This recent publication linked below is describing the face masks thrown away as a source of micro and nano plastics will be bioaccumulated in our environment. I find this publication may have a very good message for us human beings in these pandemic Era, as the use of face masks has been increased.
Hi !
Attached I send you an articles that may be useful and (may) answer your question.
Also, take a look to this=
Miller ME, Hamann M, & Kroon FJ. (2020). Bioaccumulation and biomagnification of microplastics in marine organisms: a review and meta-analysis of current data. Plosone, 15(10): e0240792.
cheers!
JM
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