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How butterflies evolved to thrive on milkweed and become 'flying poison'
The caterpillar of the monarch butterfly thrives on milkweed, a poisonous plant that's deadly to many. A team of researchers announced last week they had pinpointed three genetic mutations that allow caterpillars to live off the plant.
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The caterpillar of the monarch butterfly thrives on milkweed, a poisonous plant that's deadly to many. A team of researchers announced last week they had pinpointed three genetic mutations that allow caterpillars to live off the plant.
Web Editor : Deborah StrangePosted 2019-10-10T08:26:48-0400 - Updated 2019-10-10T08:26:48-0400