Shoreline scavenger shows biological effects after eating plastic foam

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In a paper published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, researchers at Kyushu University report on what happens when wharf roaches, a common shoreline scavenger, eat expanded polystyrene (EPS). Roaches that fed on EPS showed no significant reduction in lifespan, but their

In a paper published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, researchers at Kyushu University report on what happens when wharf roaches, a common shoreline scavenger, eat expanded polystyrene (EPS). Roaches that fed on EPS showed no significant reduction in lifespan, but their This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking certification. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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