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Scientists tested the effects of new PVC pellets (pre-production "nurdles" used to make many plastic products) on the development of seven species, spanning all major groups (superphyla) of ocean animals.
Exposure to high concentrations of PVC pellets prevented healthy development in all seven species.
The main process affected was morphogenesis -- an organism developing its shape -- and shapeless embryos cannot survive.
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