Rights: Benny Mazur Published 16 May 2010 Size: 360 KB Referencing Hub media

Animals use defence mechanisms as a means of protection. The red admiral caterpillar uses stinging nettle for food and to protect itself from predators.

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    Butterfly defence mechanisms

    Butterflies are the exhibitionists of the insect world. For many invertebrates, camouflage is the best defence against predators, so how do brightly coloured butterflies protect themselves? The ...

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