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What is a characteristic of microplastics that makes them a major environmental issue?
They persist in the environment for a long time
What is one way that microplastics can have a direct effect on biodiversity?
Via ingestion and biomagnification through the food chain
What is the 'jellyfish hypothesis' in relation to microplastics?
The hypothesis that leatherback turtles mistake transparent plastics for jellyfish
What is the term for the ability to differentiate between information-bearing and random stimuli?
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What is the trade-off that occurs in foraging, according to the text?
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What influences the acceptance threshold in foraging, according to the text?
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What is a broad threat category that includes microplastics, according to the text?
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What is a recent study that showed a 'nasty surprise'?
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What ecosystems are understudied in terms of microplastic pollution, according to the text?
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What is the implication of recent studies on the impact of pollution on biodiversity, according to the text?
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