Fiddler Crabs Help Decompose Microplastics, Study Finds

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A study by Exeter University found that fiddler crabs in Colombia's polluted mangrove forests can break down microplastic particles within days, but this may release harmful nanoplastics into their tissues and the food chain, raising concerns about pollution adaptation and environmental impact.
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