Caterpillars pass down food preferences to offspring through blood

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Jul 4, 2024, 11:00 am190 pts
Many caterpillars are known for their specific food preferences, which they bring with them when they morph into butterflies. For instance, the monarch butterfly only feeds on milkweed plants, while the Lime butterfly feeds on lime leaves. Despite deriving from a common ancestral species, these unique diet…

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