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From: Polystyrene microplastics exposure in freshwater fish, Labeo rohita: evaluation of physiology and histopathology

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Histopathology of intestine of L. rohita fed non-biodegradable polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) (Magnification: 400×). Green arrow: normal structure of villi of gut, Blue arrows: serosa (S), Yellow arrows: breakage of villi structure (BV), red arrows: increase of mucus cell (IMC) and black arrows: joining of villi structure. The highest abnormalities were seen in diet containing 2.5% PS-MPS. As the microplastic concentration increased, the severity of damage also increased, indicating a dose-dependent relationship between MP exposure and intestinal abnormalities. These outcomes indicate that prolonged exposure to MPs could lead to significant disruptions in intestinal integrity and overall health.

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