TNPSC Thervupettagam

Mussels against Water Pollution

September 4 , 2019 1699 days 931 0
  • Scientists are deploying “mussels” across the oceans to absorb microplastics and other pollutants in the fight against water pollution.
  • The mussel act as 'super-filters’ - taking in phytoplankton for nourishment along with microplastics, pesticides and other pollutants.
  • Mussels are mainly marine or freshwater creatures with a hard-outer shell.

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