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Scientists Found a Caterpillar That Eats Plastic. Could It Help Solve our Plastic Crisis?

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A waxworm, the larvae of the greater wax moth. (Credit: Kuttelvaserova Stuchelova/Shutterstock)Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science newsGreater wax moth caterpillars munch on a plastic bag. (Credit: Harald Grove/Brandon University)Greater wax moth caterpillar larvae eat a plastic bag. (Credit: Harald Grove/Brandon University)1 free article leftWant More? Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/monthAlready a subscriber? or Want more?Keep reading for as low as $1.99!Already a subscriber? or Related ContentStay CuriousJoinOur ListSign up for our weekly science updates.SubscribeTo The MagazineSave up to the cover price when you subscribe to Discover magazine.

A waxworm, the larvae of the greater wax moth. (Credit: Kuttelvaserova Stuchelova/Shutterstock)Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science newsGreater wax moth caterpillars munch on a plastic bag. (Credit: Harald Grove/Brandon University)Greater wax moth caterpillar larvae eat a plastic bag. (Credit: Harald Grove/Brandon University)1 free article leftWant More? Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/monthAlready a subscriber? or Want more?Keep reading for as low as $1.99!Already a subscriber? or Related ContentStay CuriousJoinOur ListSign up for our weekly science...

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