This research highlights how microplastics intensify the toxic effects of chlorpyrifos, a widely used organophosphate pesticide, on two key aquatic invertebrates: Ceriodaphnia cornuta and Echinisca triserialis. These results underscore the dual threat of chemical pollutants and plastic debris in aquatic ecosystems. The study provides evidence that microplastic–pesticide interactions can magnify ecotoxicological impacts, raising urgent concerns for environmental management and policy.
Key Findings:
Microplastics act as carriers, increasing the bioavailability and persistence of chlorpyrifos in aquatic systems.
Combined exposure significantly reduced survival, reproduction, and growth rates in both species compared to pesticide-only treatments.
The synergistic stress from microplastics and chlorpyrifos amplifies ecological risks, threatening freshwater biodiversity and food web stability.
Read the full paper here https://doi.org/10.1007/s10646-025-02909-5
Leave a Reply