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原文文本：“Scientists have discovered a new species of bacteria that can eat plastic. The bacteria, which has been named Ideonella sakaiensis, was found in a plastic recycling plant in Japan where it appears to have evolved entirely to feed on plastic. The discovery is significant as it offers a potential solution to the growing problem of plastic waste in our oceans and landfills.”
A new species of bacteria, Ideonella sakaiensis, has been discovered in a plastic recycling plant in Japan, which can feed on plastic. This provides potential solution to the plastic waste issue in oceans and landfills.