Publications by authors named "Leticia S C Ito"
Sci Total Environ
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Plastic pollution significantly impacts marine ecosystems, with microplastics entering the food chain through invertebrates and fish.
- The study examined the diets of six fish species to determine how their feeding behaviors contribute to plastic ingestion, classifying them into various predator groups based on age and trophic interactions.
- Results showed that fish with higher dietary overlap consumed more microplastic fibers, indicating that a broader diet may increase vulnerability to plastic ingestion, highlighting the need to understand ecological interactions to address plastic contamination effectively.
