Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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Author: Hoefnagels
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Chapter 40, Problem 4WIO
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Some possible consequences to biodiversity, if nanoparticles become a more common pollutant.
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The nanoparticles are the tiny bit particles of metals which are used for various purposes. For example: metal bits are used in sunscreens as waste water treatment. The nanoparticles are also harmful and toxic for the phytoplanktons.
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