First characterization and risk assessment of microplastics in the endangered Indus River dolphin (Platanista minor): Implications for conservation strategies (IMAGE)

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First characterization and risk assessment of microplastics in the endangered Indus River dolphin (Platanista minor): Implications for conservation strategies

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Different types of microplastics including fibers, fragments, sheets, and beads were identified under a stereomicroscope, and their composition was determined using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. This morphological diversity highlights the complexity of microplastic contamination in the studied ecosystem.

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Ahsaan Ali, CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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