Sea urchin larvae (IMAGE)

University of Exeter

Sea urchin larvae

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The skeleton (green) and nervous system (magenta) of sea urchin larvae are affected by chemicals from microplastics. Left - not treated. Right - treated.

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Periklis Paganos

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