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| The African Monarch is one of the most widespread species of butterfly in Africa. The caterpllars absorb the poison from milkweeds and use it to deter predators. The toxic chemicals remain within the body during metamorphosis. | ||||||
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| G. M. Branch, Zoology Department/University of Cape Town | ||||||
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