science Phys Org 2026-07-23

Crop Pest Caterpillar Harbors Styrofoam-Degrading Fungi

A moth caterpillar, known for destroying crops, has been found to host fungi and bacteria capable of degrading Styrofoam. This discovery opens potential avenues for bioremediation of plastic waste.

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