plastivore

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Synonyms: planktivore, plastidome

Antonyms: planktivore, plastidome

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology|ecology}} A biological [[organism]] ([[microbe|microbial]] or otherwise) which consumes and breaks down plastics (synthetic {{l|en|polymer}}s).<ref> {{cite-web |date= 10 March 2020 |title= These animals can eat plastic waste |work= World Economic Forum |url= https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/03/plastic-waste-caterpillar-moth-larvae-biodegrade/ }}</ref>

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