Insects from the '70s and '80s were already collecting microplastic, decades before the term microplastic even existed. 🤯
A thread on the surprising history of this pollutant and the incredible insect larvae that helped us uncover it. 🐛
Let's dive in! 🧵👇 1/x
Insects from the '70s and '80s were already collecting microplastic, decades before the term microplastic even existed. 🤯
A thread on the surprising history of this pollutant and the incredible insect larvae that helped us uncover it. 🐛
Let's dive in! 🧵👇 1/x
When: July 24 – August 2, 2025
Where: Southwestern Research Station, Portal, Arizona, USA
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When: July 24 – August 2, 2025
Where: Southwestern Research Station, Portal, Arizona, USA
Info: www.curculionoidea.org/weevil-cours...
Applications are open: www.amnh.org/research/sou...
Info: www.curculionoidea.org/weevil-cours...
Applications are open: www.amnh.org/research/sou...
Info: www.curculionoidea.org/weevil-cours...
Applications are open: www.amnh.org/research/sou...
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