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Study reveals tiny plastic particles' impact on terrestrial food webs


Published on 2025-01-12 19:42:35 - MSN
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  • Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) -- plastic particles and fibers ranging from one nanometre to five millimetres in size -- pose an emerging threat to both marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

The article from MSN discusses a study that examines the impact of microplastics on terrestrial food webs. Researchers found that tiny plastic particles, which are pervasive in the environment, are ingested by soil organisms like earthworms, leading to potential disruptions in the food chain. The study highlights how these microplastics can accumulate in the bodies of these organisms, potentially affecting their health, behavior, and reproductive capabilities. This ingestion can then transfer up the food chain, affecting predators and decomposers, thereby altering ecosystem dynamics. The research underscores the need for further investigation into how widespread microplastic pollution could be influencing terrestrial ecosystems, emphasizing the indirect effects on soil fertility, plant growth, and overall biodiversity.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-my/science/ecology/study-reveals-tiny-plastic-particles-impact-on-terrestrial-food-webs/ar-BB1rj68M ]
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