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    • Red admiral caterpillar on stinging nettle leaves.
    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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