Antarctica’s Last Native Insect Faces Extinction Threat from Microplastics

Indian Defence Review12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

Antarctica's only native insect is facing an extinction threat due to its consumption of microplastics, as reported by the Indian Defence Review. Scientists have expressed alarm over this feeding behavior, which indicates the insect's exposure to environmental pollutants.

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Lindy Score Breakdown

35
Age (0-35)
36 days
8
Velocity (0-40)
2 sources (low traction)
4
Tier (0-10)
Indian Defence Review
3
Breadth (0-15)
2 unique
Total Score50/100

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Score BreakdownRisk 35

Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: 36 days - proven survivor

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