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Environmental Science

Microplastics and Soil Fauna Feeding Behavior

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A single teaspoon of soil can contain hundreds of microplastic fibers, and earthworms exposed to these particles can reduce their feeding activity by up to 30%, slowing decomposition and nutrient release.

Why this is interesting

You might have heard about microplastics in the ocean, but did you know that agricultural soil is also a major sink for these tiny particles? What happens to the earthworms and springtails that eat soil for a living?