Giant Larvacean with Microplastic Beads (IMAGE)

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Giant Larvacean with Microplastic Beads

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A giant larvacean (the blue, tadpole-like animal) beats its tail, pumping water and microplastic beads (red dots) through its inner filter.

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