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> The big issue seems to be the size of most plastics, not that bacteria can't already eat them. Yep, that's why it is super cool things like mealworms can con
by koeng 3y ago
> The big issue seems to be the size of most plastics, not that bacteria can't already eat them.
Yep, that's why it is super cool things like mealworms can consume styrofoam - they have microbes in there gut that do the actual digesting, but they can chew it up physically, which is very important.
- anonymouskimmer 3y agoVery neat. Gut microbes are what allow termites to digest wood so well.
- euroderf 3y agoCan I get some OTC capsules with these microbes ? Eating styrofoam would be great for winning barroom bets.
- anonymouskimmer 3y agoYou can eat styrofoam without digesting it. I'm not sure about mealworms, but insects generally have different gut pH levels than humans. I'm not certain their microbes would thrive in the human gut.