Abstract:Context In contrast to marine environments, microplastic pollution in freshwater systems is understudied. Previous research suggests that freshwater macrophytes function as microplastic sinks, which, because they are at the base of food webs, has implications for higher trophic levels. Aim This study compares the ability of freshwater plants with different leaf morphologies to trap downwelling microplastics. Method Microplastics (800–1000 μm polyamide grains) were deposited onto three macrophyte … Show more
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