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  • Ecotoxicology
  • Aquatic Ecology

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  • Microplastics (MPs) are pervasive in aquatic environments, raising concerns about their ecological impact.
  • While research is advancing, concrete evidence of adverse effects on aquatic organisms remains fragmented.
  • Understanding MP impacts requires linking uptake routes to physiological and organismal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize recent literature on microplastic impacts on aquatic organisms.
  • To connect MP uptake pathways with physiological alterations and biological effects.
  • To identify research gaps and emerging threats associated with MPs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent scientific publications on microplastic impacts.
  • Analysis of studies detailing MP uptake, biodistribution, and physiological effects.
  • Examination of molecular, cellular, and systemic responses to MP exposure.

Main Results:

  • MPs can be ingested by aquatic animals, with biodistribution varying by feeding strategy.
  • Adverse effects are observed at molecular, cellular, and systemic levels.
  • Leaching of plastic additives and MP-associated microorganisms pose additional risks.

Conclusions:

  • Microplastic pollution presents multifaceted risks to aquatic life, affecting animal health and ecosystem integrity.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate MP toxicity and ecological consequences.
  • Emerging threats include endocrine disruption from additives and pathogen transport via MPs.