Prolonged exposure to microplastics disrupts the metabolism of Mediterranean octocorals (IMAGE)

University of Barcelona

Prolonged exposure to microplastics disrupts the metabolism of Mediterranean octocorals

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Respiration rates fell significantly in both species of gorgonian, which suggests a reduction in metabolic activity.

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Odei Garcia-Garin and Núria Viladrich

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