Table 1 Nominal and measured microfibre concentrations in aquaria for each condition and mean experimental microfibres identified in digested mussel soft tissues following exposure experiment
From: Impact of polyester and cotton microfibers on growth and sublethal biomarkers in juvenile mussels
Microfibre polymer | Nominal concentration (microfibres L−1) | Measured concentration (microfibres L−1) | Experimental microfibres in mussel tissues (microfibres mussel−1) |
|---|---|---|---|
Control (no microfibres added) | 0 | N/A | 0 |
Polyester | 8 | 7.88 ± 0.74 SE | 8.65 ± 1.6 SE |
Polyester | 80 | 78.8 ± 5.8 SE | 18.78 ± 3.4 SE |
Cotton | 80 | 81.7 ± 7.5 SE | 34.36 ± 3.9 SE |