Leaf-cutter bees as plastic recyclers? Not a good idea, say scientists

Scientists have noted instances of leaf-cutter bees using plastic waste to construct their nests and one research group suggested such behavior could be an 'ecologically adaptive trait' and beneficial recycling effort. Other scientists say no; such behavior is harmful to the bee's offspring.

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