>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.
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@Wintergr33n @GreyShuck Christ. Nanoplastics now. I mean I'm not surprised - in fact I probably already knew but didn't register it - but I hate that I've realised.