Jul 21, 2020
Superworms are beetle larvae that look like giant mealworms and are typically sold in pet shops as food for fish, birds, and reptiles. However, these worms are far more significant than just ordinary pet food, as they can consume and break down polystyrene plastic. Now, South Korean scientists are looking...
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