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Effects of microplastics in freshwater fishes health and the implications for human health / Efeitos dos microplásticos na saúde dos peixes de água doce e as implicações para a saúde humana
Khan, M. L; Hassan, H. U; Khan, F. U; Ghaffar, R. A; Rafiq, N; Bilal, M; Khooharo, A. R; Ullah, S; Jafari, H; Nadeem, K; Siddique, M. A. M; Arai, T.
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  • Khan, M. L; Kohat University of Science and Technology. Department of Zoology. Kohat. PK
  • Hassan, H. U; University of Karachi. Department of Zoology. Karachi. PK
  • Khan, F. U; Quaid-i-Azam University. Faculty of Biological Sciences. Department of Zoology. Islamabad. PK
  • Ghaffar, R. A; University of Karachi. Department of Zoology. Karachi. PK
  • Rafiq, N; Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan. Department of Zoology. Mardan. PK
  • Bilal, M; Government College University Lahore. Department of Zoology. Lahore. PK
  • Khooharo, A. R; University of Karachi. Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology. Karachi. PK
  • Ullah, S; University of Swabi. Department of Zoology. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. PK
  • Jafari, H; University of Karachi. Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. Karachi. PK
  • Nadeem, K; University of Karachi. Department of Zoology. Karachi. PK
  • Siddique, M. A. M; Noakhali Science and Technology University. Department of Oceanography. Noakhali. BD
  • Arai, T; Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Faculty of Science, Environmental and Life Sciences Programme. Gadong. BN
Braz. j. biol ; 84: e272524, 2024. tab, ilus
Article in En | VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1439677
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ABSTRACT
The presence of microplastics in aquatic environments has raised concerns about their abundance and potential hazards to aquatic organisms. This review provides insight into the problem that may be of alarm for freshwater fish. Plastic pollution is not confined to marine ecosystems; freshwater also comprises plastic bits, as the most of plastic fragments enter oceans via rivers. Microplastics (MPs) can be consumed by fish and accumulated due to their size and poor biodegradability. Furthermore, it has the potential to enter the food chain and cause health problems. Evidence of MPs s ingestion has been reported in >150 fish species from both freshwater and marine systems. However, microplastic quantification and toxicity in freshwater ecosystems have been underestimated, ignored, and not reported as much as compared to the marine ecosystem. However, their abundance, influence, and toxicity in freshwater biota are not less than in marine ecosystems. The interaction of MPs with freshwater fish, as well as the risk of human consumption, remains a mystery. Nevertheless, our knowledge of the impacts of MPs on freshwater fish is still very limited. This study detailed the status of the toxicity of MPs in freshwater fish. This review will add to our understanding of the ecotoxicology of microplastics on freshwater fish and give subsequent research directions.
RESUMO
A presença de microplásticos em ambientes aquáticos levantou preocupações sobre sua abundância e perigos potenciais para os organismos que vivem nesse meio. Esta revisão fornece informações sobre o problema que pode ser alarmante para os peixes de água doce. A poluição plástica não se limita aos ecossistemas marinhos; a água doce também contém pedaços de plástico, já que a maioria dos fragmentos de plástico entra nos oceanos por meio dos rios. Os microplásticos (MPs) podem ser consumidos pelos peixes e acumulados devido ao seu tamanho e baixa biodegradabilidade. Além disso, tem o potencial de entrar na cadeia alimentar e causar problemas de saúde. Evidências de ingestão de MPs foram relatadas em mais de 150 espécies de peixes de sistemas de água doce e marinhos. No entanto, a quantificação e a toxicidade de microplásticos em ecossistemas de água doce foram subestimadas, ignoradas e não relatadas tanto quanto em comparação com o ecossistema marinho. No entanto, sua abundância, influência e toxicidade na biota de água doce não são menores que nos ecossistemas marinhos. A interação de MPs com peixes de água doce, bem como o risco de consumo humano, permanece um mistério. Todavia, nosso conhecimento sobre os impactos das MPs em peixes de água doce ainda é muito limitado. Este estudo detalhou o status da toxicidade de MPs em peixes de água doce. Esta revisão aumentará nossa compreensão da ecotoxicologia de microplásticos em peixes de água doce e fornecerá direções de pesquisa subsequentes.
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Full text: 1 Database: VETINDEX Main subject: Water Pollution / Ecotoxicology / Fish Diseases / Fresh Water / Microplastics Limits: Animals Language: En Journal: Braz. j. biol Year: 2024 Document type: Article

Full text: 1 Database: VETINDEX Main subject: Water Pollution / Ecotoxicology / Fish Diseases / Fresh Water / Microplastics Limits: Animals Language: En Journal: Braz. j. biol Year: 2024 Document type: Article