The overall discussions reflect a strong consensus on the damaging effects of microplastics on marine life, with phrases like 'microplastics disrupt shell selection' and comments about behavioral impairments pointing to scientific findings and concern for broader ecological consequences. Participants' tone ranges from informative to worry even expressing how these issues could affect all species, including humans, emphasizing both scientific importance and societal relevance.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most contributions support the findings that microplastics negatively affect hermit crabs and imply broader ecological concerns.
InterestHigh interest
Discussions indicate high curiosity about the behavioral and environmental implications of microplastics.
EngagementModerate engagement
Users are actively referencing studies, sharing personal opinions, and discussing potential consequences, showing thoughtful involvement.
ImpactModerate impact
The emphasis on environmental harm and behavioral disruption suggests that these discussions highlight significant ecological and possibly societal impacts.
Abstract in brief
Microplastic particles around 5 mm in size can threaten marine life, but their impact on animal behavior is not well understood.
In an experiment with European hermit crabs, those exposed to microplastics were less effective at selecting and entering the best shells, which are crucial for their survival.
The study suggests that microplastic exposure impairs the crabs’ ability to perceive and process information, disrupting behaviors essential for their survival in the ocean.]
This is interesting: #microplastics exposure affects the shell selection of hermit crabs. High level of large MPs used but interesting nonetheless. Shows that we need to look into behavioral effects of plastics!
https://t.co/V2cEm579Ew
May 6, 2020 · 25 likes · 10 shares · 3,319 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
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Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to #microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 #plasticpollution https://t.co/Fqp0Vl6rt4
Jun 12, 2022 · 16 likes · 8 shares · 38,634 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to #microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 #plasticpollution https://t.co/as8uSo4Dhb
Oct 23, 2021 · 16 likes · 6 shares · 38,634 followersView post →
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SciShow Tangents
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From tacos to turtles, some of the best things come in shells. Come hear all about what makes a shell a shell in this episode, and if you hold it really close to your ear you might be able to hear the ocean.
Watch: https://t.co/jkLCYXZpIG
Listen: https://t.co/sNlJkVnwMm https://t.co/7sY0oLCPc9
Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to #microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 #plasticpollution https://t.co/8vGbq08VoB
Jan 16, 2022 · 7 likes · 5 shares · 38,634 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to #microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 #plasticpollution https://t.co/lm8GNFkrGl
The original description discusses how shells are vital for comfort and protection, and the scientific exploration of shells from various perspectives. The study highlights that microplastics around 5 mm can impair…
This video discusses how trash and anthropogenic waste influence hermit crab shell selection behavior and the potential dangers of debris entrapment, which threaten their populations and ecosystems worldwide.
From tacos to turtles, some of the best things come in shells. Come hear all about what makes a shell a shell in this episode, and if you hold it really close to your ear you might be able to hear the ocean.
Watch: https://t.co/jkLCYXZpIG
Listen: https://t.co/sNlJkVnwMm https://t.co/7sY0oLCPc9
Attended a presentation by one of the authors today. It's fascinating to see how (negative) behaviour is influenced by plastics. Failure to interact, thrive, see potential and solve problems will happen across species. https://t.co/aNznImPVLb
Mar 7, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 6,196 followersView post →
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Nhering Lobo / Wildlife
@NheringLobo · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took lon…
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Souvik Bhattacharyya
@necrosignaling · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took lon…
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to #microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 #plasticpollution https://t.co/Fqp0Vl6rt4
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to #microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 #plasticpollution https://t.co/QzOKKYzPY7
Feb 25, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 38,634 followersView post →
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SAERI
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RT @RSocPublishing: Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took lon…
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to #microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 #plasticpollution https://t.co/8vGbq08VoB
Jan 16, 2022 · 7 likes · 5 shares · 38,634 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to #microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 #plasticpollution https://t.co/bgO6zmk2GP
Nov 7, 2021 · 5 likes · 38,634 followersView post →
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CrustaceanCompassion
@crab_welfare · X
Ocean plastic is extremely harmful to aquatic life:
Research found that microplastics can impair hermit crabs’ ability to gather and process information. It can negatively affect their shell selection process, which is essential for their survival
https://t.co/tpDybD0NdI #COP26 https://t.co/rHXE9wZsTl
Nov 3, 2021 · 5 likes · 2,858 followersView post →
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El Pulgar del Panda (Jorge Garrido-Bautista)
@Pulgar_Panda · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took lon…
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Claire Phillips
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RT @RSocPublishing: Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took lon…
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Emily Weigel (Dr. if we're formal)
@Choosy_Female · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took lon…
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Dan Killam
@DantheClamMan · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took lon…
Oct 23, 2021 · 6 shares · 2,137 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to #microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 #plasticpollution https://t.co/as8uSo4Dhb
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Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to #microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 #plasticpollution https://t.co/lm8GNFkrGl
RT @RSocPublishing: Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took lon…
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Jorge Pereira
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RT @RSocPublishing: Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took lon…
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Royal Society Publishing
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Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to #microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 #aslo2021 #ASLO21 #plasticpollution https://t.co/EfXf4uA6EE
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Royal Society Publishing
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Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to #microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 #plasticpollution https://t.co/164wDNCDxV
Jun 12, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 38,634 followersView post →
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Royal Society Publishing
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Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 https://t.co/4qwTykHAd0
RT @RSocPublishing: Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took lon…
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Royal Society Publishing
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Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 https://t.co/OGvgoFWdqR
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katie
@KatieKlwardle · X
Just imagine; the same could be happening for all species, including ourselves!
https://t.co/RDV39AqFTM
@OceanCTrust @mcsuk @UNEP @WildlifeRBLN @UN
RT @martiwag: This is interesting: #microplastics exposure affects the shell selection of hermit crabs. High level of large MPs used but in…
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S Food Supply
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RT @bbuizer: Gareth Arnott, Professor of Biology @QUBelfast: Hermit crabs are responsible for “clearing up” the sea because they eat decomp…
May 11, 2020 · 1 share · 1,189 followersView post →
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Bertus Buizer
@bbuizer · X
Gareth Arnott, Professor of Biology @QUBelfast: Hermit crabs are responsible for “clearing up” the sea because they eat decomposed marine life and bacteria, but they are hindered by #microplastics! | Biology Letters https://t.co/DpX04tn06M @royalsociety @sfoodsupply #biodiversity
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Anders Goksøyr
@AndersGoks · X
RT @martiwag: This is interesting: #microplastics exposure affects the shell selection of hermit crabs. High level of large MPs used but in…
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Mⓐrtin Wⓐgner
@martiwag · X
This is interesting: #microplastics exposure affects the shell selection of hermit crabs. High level of large MPs used but interesting nonetheless. Shows that we need to look into behavioral effects of plastics!
https://t.co/V2cEm579Ew
May 6, 2020 · 25 likes · 10 shares · 3,319 followersView post →
#Microplastics are shown to affect the #behaviour of hermit #crabs it’s a worry. https://t.co/8Rh8onRTLY
May 1, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 772 followersView post →
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Jibin He
@JHFoodScience · X
If you can’t find your home or can’t get in the front door on Friday night, and your wife/husband/partner are accusing you for having too many pints. You can now say: “it is the microplastic!”
Then they may say “you are full of crab!”…
https://t.co/9zgiSfMINd
Microplastics could impair animal cognition, as indicated in this #BiologyLetters study on hermit crabs. Crabs took longer to touch and enter a better shell when exposed to microplastics. Read more here: https://t.co/jqyJvBCz12 https://t.co/S5tUODACgv
Apr 29, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 38,634 followersView post →
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