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[–] emmanuel_car@fedia.io 9 points 5 days ago

It said the species could break down plastics within days - but scientists warned of a potential release of harmful nanoplastics into their tissues and, consequently, the food chain.

For some reason reminds me of the old woman who swallowed a fly.