Uncovering the potential effect of microplastics on Alexandrium pacificum: From the perspective of cyst formation and toxin production.

Toxigenic dinoflagellate blooms and microplastics pollution are significant ecological concerns in coastal waters. Alexandrium spp. can produce paralytic shellfish toxins (PSTs), posing a serious threat to marine ecological security. Cysts can serve…

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