# Seabird family tree predicts which species accumulate plastic better than diet, global analysis finds

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-24T14:00:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-seabird-family-tree-species-accumulate.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/seabird-family-tree-predicts-which-species-accumulate-plastic-better-t-929ddd/

What seabirds eat might seem like a good starting point for identifying species that tend to accumulate plastic in their digestive systems. Yet a recent global analysis suggests that mapping the evolutionary relatives of birds could offer better clues than their diets or feeding methods alone.

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