The Importance of Biofilms on Microplastic Particles in Their Sinking Behavior and the Transfer of Invasive Organisms between Ecosystems

Although plastic is ubiquitous in marine systems, our current knowledge of its transport is limited. Recent studies suggest size-selective removal of small plastic particles (

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Published in:Micro 2023-03, Vol.3 (1), p.320-337
Main Authors: Gaylarde, Christine C., de Almeida, Marcelo P., Neves, Charles V., Neto, José Antônio Baptista, da Fonseca, Estefan M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biofouling
hydrodynamics
plastics biodegradation
plastisphere
sediments
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Summary:Although plastic is ubiquitous in marine systems, our current knowledge of its transport is limited. Recent studies suggest size-selective removal of small plastic particles (
ISSN:2673-8023
2673-8023
DOI:10.3390/micro3010022