Luana Lume Yoshida1*, Irineu Bianchini Jr1. and Marcela Bianchessi da Cunha-Santino1
1 Laboratory of Bioassays and Mathematical Modeling, Department of Hydrobiology, Universidade Federal de São Carlos
* e-mail:luana.yoshida65@gmail.com
Regarding the reduced primary productivity of Egeria densa in the presence of glitter, these particles interfere with underwater radiation and light absorption necessary for photosynthetic processes by reflecting light due to the high reflectance of their metal coating. This research was a pioneer in analyzing the interference of glitter in the photosynthetic rates of a submerged aquatic macrophyte. Investigations of these particles are essential to understand their effects on ecological processes and aquatic ecosystem services to develop public policies that restrict consumption and mitigate the possible environmental consequences of glitter presence in ecosystems.