Crickets munch on microplastics — especially if they have a big mouth (IMAGE)

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Crickets munch on microplastics — especially if they have a big mouth

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Tropical house crickets consumed more plastic-contaminated food over time, even alongside the presence of uncontaminated food.

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Matthew Muzzatti

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