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The polyethylenophage

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    Monsieur Jardinier
  • 07 February 2016
  • Daniel Cherix
    • Biologie et de médecine, UNIL
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It can happen in our kitchens....! In fact, a "polyethylenophage" is an insect that eats plastic. It's the little flour moth. It can be found everywhere, even piercing plastic packaging! How does it do it?

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