Thursday 2 March 2023

A Mandibleful of Plastic: Study Asses if Microplastic Consumption Harms Mosquitoes | Entomology Today

Closeup of a dozen golden-hued mosquito larvae hanging inverted in a container of water, most hanging at the surface with the siphon (breathing tube) touching the surface.

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As tiny plastic particles infiltrate seemingly every environment on Earth, researchers are examining their effects on creatures big and small. A new study finds mosquito larvae may be resilient to microplastic consumption, but further research is needed.

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