The impact of microplastic contamination in cow manure on reproductive behavior and larval survival in the dung beetle Onthophagus taurus
Nathan J. McConnell, Jaydon Galindo Lovell, Jill Walker, Benjamin J Mathews, Scott G. Morton, Jonathan B. Shurin, Patrick Thomas Rohner
This study investigates the effects of microplastic contamination on dung beetle reproduction and larval survival, finding high mortality and lack of behavioral distinction between contaminated and control dung.
bioRxiv · Oct 14, 2025 · PreprintEcology