Microplastics and Its Impact on Fish Gut and Its Microbiota
Pragati Kumari*
Dept. of Fisheries Science, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kochi, Kerala (682 506), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Ecosystem, Fish health, Microbiota, Microplastic
Abstract
Microplastics, which are small fragments of plastic with a diameter of fewer than 5 mm, are now prevalent contaminants in aquatic environments all over the world. Their pervasive presence in aquatic habitats has raised concerns regarding their possible effects on aquatic animals, especially fish, which are essential to ecosystem dynamics and human food chains. Fish may consume these particles directly or by consumption of contaminated prey. Microplastics might pile up in fish's digestive system after ingestion, where they may cause damage to muscles, blockages and alterations in digestion. In addition, the chemical structure of microplastics, which includes additives and contaminants that have been absorbed, may present toxicological concerns to fish health. This paper aims to summarize the knowledge regarding microplastic and its impact on fish health and its microbiota.
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