Q. Monarch butterflies are highly distasteful to predator due to
A) Its ugly look
B) A special chemical present in his body
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) A poison secreted by their special glands
Explanation
Monarch butterfly is highly distasteful to its predator because of special chemical present in their body. Interestingly the butterfly acquires this chemical during its caterpillar stage by feeding on poisonous weeds
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