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Passage B: 'Microplastics derived from synthetic textile laundering have emerged as a stealthy pollutant across Mediterranean coastal zones. Despite growing public awareness of single-use plastics, synthetic microfibres from clothing remain largely uncaptured by conventional wastewater treatment plants. Marine biologists emphasize that these microscopic filaments adsorb toxic pollutants, which are subsequently ingested by marine fauna, entering the human food web.' In Passage B, the word 'stealthy' is used to characterize microplastics as being:

Insidious, subtle, and occurring unnoticeably. Extremely vibrant and colorful under daylight. Completely harmless to marine biodiversity. Conspicuous and easily detected by monitors.

Correct Answer:

Insidious, subtle, and occurring unnoticeably.

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