Earthworms ingest microplastic fibres and nanoplastics with effects on egestion rate and long-term retention
Elma Lahive, Richard K. Cross, Aafke I. Saarloos, Alice A. Horton, Claus Svendsen, Rudolf Hufenus, Denise M. Mitrano
Topics & Concepts
EarthwormLumbricus terrestrisFecesChemistryEnvironmental chemistryOligochaeta (plant)MicroplasticsParticulatesAnimal scienceEcologyBiologyOrganic chemistryMicroplastics and Plastic Pollutionbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties