Larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm found to feast on polystyrene then break it down in their guts. The finding could be particularly useful in combating plastic pollution in Africa, the ...

There's been an exciting new discovery in the fight against plastic pollution: mealworm larvae that are capable of consuming polystyrene. They join the ranks of a small group of insects that have been ...

Hookworms can be found in approximately 25 ... The life-cycle begins with the penetration of infective filariform larvae through the skin, usually through bare feet. Larvae are then carried by ...

is a skin condition caused by infected larvae of dog and cat hookworms. It is commonly found in persons who are barefoot in sandy soil which has been contaminated with dog or cat feces and is most ...