Microplastics make shrimp more vulnerable to deadly disease

Study finds that plastic particles prolong virus survival in larval shrimp and impair their defenses

by Priyanka Runwal

August 8, 2023

Tiny specks of plastic drifting in waterbodies are a growing environmental hazard. Shrimp and other critters ingest the plastic particles, mistaking them for food. These microplastics can accumulate in their guts, impairing the animals’ growth and behavior. Recent research suggests their health may be further compromised as plastics provide surfaces for myriad microorganisms, including disease-causing pathogens, to congregate....

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