Heterotrophic Dinoflagellate Growth and Grazing Rates Reduced by Microplastic Ingestion

Microplastics are ubiquitous contaminants in marine ecosystems worldwide, threatening fisheries production, food safety, and human health. Ingestion of microplastics by fish and large zooplankton has been documented, but there are few studies focusing on single-celled marine predators, including het...

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Main Authors: Victoria M. Fulfer, Susanne Menden-Deuer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.716349/full