Hermit crabs could be mistaking pollution for food because of an additive released by waste plastics, researchers say.
A University of Hull study of crabs off the Yorkshire coast revealed that a plastic additive called oleamide causes hyperactivity in the creatures.
Researchers found the compound could be mistaken for the chemical released by food sources during decomposition.
It may mean crabs travel in search of food but find only plastic waste.
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