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Developmental toxicity in zebrafish exposed to polyethylene microplastics under static and semi-static aquatic systems

Paper Information

Record ID:
59495
Author(s):
Guilherme Malafaia
Andreza Martins de Souza
Aryelle Canedo Pereira
Stênio Gonçalves
Amanda Pereira da Costa Araújo
Renan Xavier Ribeiro
Thiago Lopes Rocha
Journal:
Science of The Total Environment ( Elsevier )
Publication Date:
November 06, 2019
Retraction Date:
December 16, 2024 (<1 year years ago)
Subjects:
Broad Categories:
Zoology Toxicology Ecology Environmental Sciences
Institutions:
Country:
🇧🇷 Brazil
Article Type:
Research Article
Publisher:
Elsevier
Open Access:
Yes
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134867
PubMed ID:
31706091
Retraction PubMed ID:
39668048

Retraction Details

Retraction Reasons:
Nature of Retraction:

Retraction

Retraction Notice:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177955

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Years Since Retraction: <1 year
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Last Checked: Jul 24, 2025
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