Variation in microplastic characteristics among amphibian larvae: a comparative study across different species and the influence of human activity
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2024
Abstract
Microplastic
pollution
is
a
significant
global
environmental
issue,
and
impacts
span
from
individual
organisms
to
the
entire
ecosystems.
This
study
investigated
properties
of
microplastics
in
amphibian
larvae,
shedding
light
on
their
interactions
potential
ecological
consequences.
We
examined
extracted
larvae
10
taxa,
sampled
sites
experiencing
different
levels
human
impact.
Our
findings
revealed
predominance
blue
fibres,
each
comprising
53%
total
larvae.
fibres
were
also
notably
longer
than
other
morphological
types
microplastics.
Furthermore,
we
observed
variations
surface
area
among
families.
An
interesting
observation
our
research
apparent
positive
relationship
between
size
length
granular
flake-shaped
Conversely,
negative
these
These
insights
significantly
contribute
understanding
microplastic
freshwater
environments,
highlighting
its
complexities
beyond
marine
emphasises
intricate
relationships
organisms,
underscoring
need
for
comprehensive
strategies
mitigate
pollution.
Язык: Английский
Persistent Effects of Naturally Aged Polyethylene Terephthalate Microplastics on Physalaemus cuvieri Tadpoles: The Toxic Legacy Beyond Exposure
Rafaela Ribeiro de Brito,
Raíssa de Oliveira Ferreira,
Wesley Rodrigues Soares
и другие.
Water Air & Soil Pollution,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
236(2)
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025
Язык: Английский
Necroecological Trophic Transfer of Microplastics: Insights into the Ecotoxicity of Petroleum-Derived and Biodegradable Polymers
Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2025
Язык: Английский
Amphibians in ecotoxicology: recent advances across diverse regions
Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 100633 - 100633
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Developmental temperature modulates microplastics impact on amphibian life history without affecting ontogenetic microplastic transfer
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
477, С. 135325 - 135325
Опубликована: Июль 28, 2024
This
study
examines
how
temperature
influences
the
response
of
Japanese
tree
frogs
(Dryophytes
japonicus)
to
microplastic
(MP)
pollution,
assessing
whether
can
regulate
harmful
effects
MPs
on
their
life
history
and
dispersal
across
habitats.
analysis
aims
understand
ecological
physiological
ramifications
MP
pollution.
Our
results
demonstrated
an
ontogenetic
transfer
particles
amphibian
metamorphosis,
possibly
allowing
facilitating
translocation
ecosystems.
Temperature
did
not
significantly
affect
aquatic
land.
However,
high
temperatures
reduced
mortality
hindlimb
deformities
caused
by
MPs,
thereby
mitigating
impact
histories.
Importantly,
our
found
that
cause
during
potentially
linked
oxidative
stress.
Additionally,
exposure
ingestion
induced
a
plastic
in
morphology
digestive
tract
changes
fecal
microbiome,
which
were
evident
at
but
low
temperatures.
The
persisted
even
after
transitioned
terrestrial
stage,
suggesting
may
have
complex,
long-term
impacts
population
sustainability.
enhance
understanding
intricate
environmental
challenges
posed
underscore
significant
role
ectotherms
regarding
pollutant
interactions.
Язык: Английский