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Across all soil types, PS exposure triggered reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation in earthworms, which in turn activated antioxidant and detoxification enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione S-transferase) and ultimately led to lipid peroxidation and DNA damage. Assessment via the integrated biomarker response index suggested divergent PS toxicity across soils, indicating inconsistencies between artificial soil and natural soils. Notably, this study was conducted under controlled laboratory conditions using a single polymer type, particle size, and test organism, and therefore the observed soil-dependent toxicity patterns may not be directly extrapolated to other MP types, sizes, or soil biota. 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