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‘Cellophane’ bees build nests from biodegradable plastic

So, some solitary bees have a remarkable way of preparing a home for their young: they line their nests with a clear, cellophane-like material. The lining is a naturally produced, biodegradable plastic, rather than the persistent kind that usually comes to mind. It helps form a protective space for developing bee offspring. I find it fascinating that nature has its own clever version of a useful material.
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