| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5766144 | Marine Environmental Research | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
â¢Toxicity of virgin PS and HDPE particles and their leachates was investigated.â¢Virgin microplastics are toxic to sea urchin embryo through the leaching of chemicals.â¢Our results highlight the necessity to wash or weather virgin microplastics before toxicity testing.
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Authors
Concepción MartÃnez-Gómez, VÃctor M. León, Susana Calles, Marina Gomáriz-Olcina, A. Dick Vethaak,