Plastics are extensively used in our daily life. However, a significant amount of plastic waste
is discharged to the environment directly or via improper reuse or recycling. Degradation of …

High concentrations of plastic debris have been observed in the oceans. Much of the recent
concern has focused on microplastics in the marine environment. Recent studies of the size …

Marine aggregates incorporate particles from the environment, including microplastic (MP).
The characteristics of MP in aggregates and the role of aggregates in linking MP with marine …

Particle feeding on suspended and deposited material is a common mode of food collection
among many groups of the Metazoa. In particular, many members of the Mollusca, most …

This book provides a comprehensive review of the ecology of freshwater bivalves and
gastropods worldwide. It deals with the ecology of these species in its broadest sense …

As the application of nanomaterials to science and technology grows, the need to
understand any ecotoxicological effects becomes increasingly important. Recent studies on …

Suspension-feeding bivalve molluscs are foundation species in coastal intertidal systems.
The selective feeding capabilities of these animals can have a large influence on …

In aquatic environments, suspension-feeding bivalve molluscs are exposed to a manifold of
natural and anthropogenically derived particles, including micro-and nanoplastics. Plastic …

The entry of micro-and nanoplastics (MNPs) into the human body is inevitable. They enter
blood circulation through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact by crossing the gut–lung …

The oyster habitat in the USA is a valuable resource that has suffered significant declines
over the past century. While this loss of habitat is well documented, the loss of associated …