Cornell Research Shows Evolution Of Milkweed Defense System

Genetic Analysis Shows Evolution Of Milkweed Defense System 

A monarch butterfly caterpillar gets ready to devour a milkweed leaf. 

The adage that your enemies know your weaknesses best is especially true in the case of plants and predators that have co-evolved: As the predators evolve new strategies for attack, plants counter with their own unique defenses.

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