“…Microalgae are highly vulnerable to dissolved and suspended pollutants due to their ubiquitous occurrence, large surface-to-volume ratio, short life cycles, and high sensitivity (Pikula et al, 2019). They are the primary route of entry for a large number of toxic chemicals to the aquatic food web, and any impact on them will subsequently affect the upper trophic levels (Bouldin et al, 2008;Hu et al, 2015;Netto et al, 2012). The contamination of aquatic systems by natural and anthropogenic pollutants is a growing concern worldwide.…”