Recent research has revealed the presence of a new microecosystem in the soil called the ‘plastisphere’. This ecosystem consists of microplastic particles which have been found to have significant impacts on the environment and the organisms living in it. Microplastic particles have been linked to the disruption of nutrient cycles, changes in soil and plant composition, and the transfer of pollutants from the soil to the food chain. The implications of this new discovery are far-reaching and require a more in-depth understanding of the effects of the plastisphere.

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source: Phys.org