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Degradation of bioplastics by black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens)
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Researchers investigated the ability of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) to degrade bioplastics, exploring this insect species as a potential biological tool for accelerating the breakdown of biodegradable plastic materials in waste management systems.
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