Size- and shape-dependent effects of polyethylene terephthalate microplastics on the benthic crustacean Artemia franciscana DOI
Lia Kim,

Haemi Kim,

Tae Hee Kim

et al.

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 211, P. 117391 - 117391

Published: Dec. 8, 2024

Language: Английский

Microplastic Contamination of the Turkish Worm Lizard (Blanus strauchi Bedriaga, 1884) in Muğla Province (Türkiye) DOI Creative Commons
Cantekin Dursun, Nagihan Demirci, Kamil Candan

et al.

Biology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 441 - 441

Published: April 19, 2025

Because of their diversity, microplastics (MPs), which are synthetic particles smaller than 5 mm, highly bioavailable and widely distributed. The prevalence in aquatic habitats has been extensively studied but less is known about presence terrestrial environments biota. This study examined MP intake utilizing gastrointestinal tracts (GITs), with a particular focus on the Turkish worm lizard (Blanus strauchi). Suspected discovered GITs were removed, measured, characterized based size, shape, color, polymer type order to evaluate ingestion. Out 118 samples analyzed, 29 specimens (or 24.57%) had microplastic particlesMP length did not significantly correlate snout–vent (SVL) weight. These correlations tested determine whether size or weight Blanus strauchi influenced amount MPs found within GITs. Also, consumption by year sampling. All identified as fibers through FT-IR spectroscopy analysis. most common was polyethylene terephthalate (PET). often detected color blue, mean lengths ranging from 133 µm 2929 µm. It demonstrated that lizards inhabiting soil sheltering under stones bushy areas sparse vegetation consume MPs. Predation regarded be likely way infiltrate food webs.

Language: Английский

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Advances in Microplastic Characterization: Spectroscopic Techniques and Heavy Metal Adsorption Insights DOI Creative Commons
M. Vasudeva, Anish Kumar Warrier,

V. B. Kartha

et al.

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 118111 - 118111

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

Citations

3
Microplásticos en materia fecal de rumiantes en Ecuador DOI Creative Commons

Iván Roberto González Puetate,

Galo Ernesto Martínez Cepeda,

Pablo Torres Lasso

et al.

Ciencia Veterinaria, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26(2), P. 114 - 129

Published: July 12, 2024

The current study provides evidence of the presence microplastics in feces cattle, sheep, and goats under production Ecuador as a relevant indicator understanding fragmentation processes, biodistribution mechanisms, possible effects contamination agri-food chain.A total 300 samples ruminant were analyzed field, observational, cross-sectional study.Using saturated salt solution flotation technique, 75.67% found to be contaminated with microplastics.Statistical analyses, which included frequency distribution tables, Pearson's Chi-Square test, Z-test, Odds Ratio using SPSS version 26 software, showed that type feeding is significant factor feces.In addition, an 87% increase reduction was observed grazing systems compared those receiving balanced supplemental feeding.Finally, there 85.3% cattle near roads.These results suggest importance considering feed environment when addressing microplastic chain its potential impact on one health systems.

Language: Английский

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1
Association between microplastics and the functionalities of human gut microbiome DOI Creative Commons
Bei Gao, Lixia Chen, Lizhi Wu

et al.

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 290, P. 117497 - 117497

Published: Dec. 20, 2024

Language: Английский

Citations

1
Microplastics and Food Safety DOI Creative Commons
Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas, Melisa D. Fernández Severini

et al.

Microplastics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 169 - 187

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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0
Microplastics in Animals: The Silent Invasion DOI Creative Commons
Awnon Bhowmik, Goutam Saha, Suvash C. Saha

et al.

Pollutants, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(4), P. 490 - 497

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

Microplastics, defined as plastic particles less than 5 mm in size, have become a pervasive environmental contaminant detected across wide range of ecosystems. While the presence microplastics marine life and humans has been extensively documented, there remains significant gap understanding their full health impacts. Moreover, effects on animals, particularly those close proximity to human activities, remain underexplored, representing key area for future research. In this study, we found high levels microplastic accumulation animal tissues, lungs, intestines, reproductive organs. Our results also indicate that ingestion occurs through multiple sources, including contaminated food, water, air, reflecting widespread distribution. Evidence crossing biological barriers accumulating critical organ systems suggests potential long-term risks animals may implications food-chain exposure. Given interconnectedness ecosystems these contaminants enter food chain, raises serious concerns broader ecological health. The findings underscore urgent need further research clarify develop effective strategies mitigating emerging global threat.

Language: Английский

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Size- and shape-dependent effects of polyethylene terephthalate microplastics on the benthic crustacean Artemia franciscana DOI
Lia Kim,

Haemi Kim,

Tae Hee Kim

et al.

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 211, P. 117391 - 117391

Published: Dec. 8, 2024

Language: Английский

Citations

0