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Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterflies are a species of milkweed butterfly native to North America, although they can also be found in New Zealand, Australia and the Canary Islands just to name a few. These butterflies are famous for their annual fall migration to warmer climates and the massive gatherings of butterflies these migrations cause. Beautiful but toxic (to eat, that is), Monarchs are poisonous due to the toxins contained in the milkweed leaves they consume as caterpillars.
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When do monarch butterflies hibernate?
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They arrive in Mexico in late November and leave the 2nd week of March
What fruits do Monarchs eat?
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Most butterflies sip nectar from flowers through their tube-like tongue. They will sip the sugary liquid from a soft, overripe fruit. They can be artificially fed by placing a sugary solution in a shallow dish.
There is a small number of butterflies that almost never visits flowers, instead feeding off tree sap, rotting animal matter, and other organic material.
What is a monarch butterflies adaptation?
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Adaptations seen in monarch butterflies are that they are poisonous to predators because they eat mostly milkweed. Also, the markings on their wings show animals they are dangerous to eat.
Why are butterflies endanger?
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Because all of the chemicals or chemicaly related toxens that are in the air and on the plants to kill bugs are deadly, but mistakingly butterflies eat the pollen off of plants which means they will apparenently die after they eat the pollen because it probably was sprayed.
an example of this besides the butterflies is oviously the bees.
also when people catch them sometimes it ingers them an that means they can't fly,or walk .it only depends where they got ingered.the consequinces for that is they will die
cause if they can't rely on their abilities then they can't escape or even do the natural things of life they where created to do . last of all i can think of is that the birds eat insects like bees,worms, butterflies,Spiders,and even more.
What is a tumor?
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The term "Tumor" derives from latin, and dates back to the time of Hypocrates, Father of the Hypocratic Oath, and who most historians credit with the formation of the Medical Theory. Unfortunately, Hypocrates didn't have the same knowledge we have today (he thought the brain was a mucus secreting organ, given its slimy texture and proximity to the nose!). In his day, illness was "rated" using the following terms: "Tumor" which equalled swelling "Callor" which was an indication of how red an injury was and, "Dolor" which was an indication of the heat produced by an injury. Early physicians considered the presence of all three of these to be a reliable indicator of an illness or an injury (turns out, they were on to something here! Ever twist your ankle? You had all three!) These days you don't hear much about Callor and Dolor, but we do here "Tumor". Unfortunately, it's true meaning has been subverted by the presence of Cancer in our lives, and many people think the two terms are equal. In reality, not all tumors are cancer, and not all cancers form tumors (think Leukemia). A tumor is really just a swelling of tissue where tissue is not usually swollen. Does that mean if you have a sore throat and your mom checks your "glands" and finds them swollen that you have a tumor? not really, just localized swelling caused by an infection.
a big thing that hurts, sometimes cancerous , sometimes not (malignant or benign)
Tumor refers to an abnormal growth of tissue, whether benign or malignant.
How do monarch butterflies survive in a warm environment?
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Fires death rays if a predator gets too close!
Seriously, like all butterflies, the Monarch butterfly has compound eyes. Compound eyes give butterflies excellent color perception and motion detection. They can see objects above, below, beside, in front of, and below them all at the same time. Butterflies can see a wide range of colors.
What is special about monarch butterflies?
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Well, for one they are beautiful insects and they help pollinate our flowers. They are not better than other butterflies they are just more commonly known. ---- One of the unique features of the monarch butterfly is its annual migration pattern. Millions of monarch butterflies travel an estimated 4,800 km to winter in California and Mexico.
Do monarch butterflies have bones?
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Monarch butterflies do not have bones like humans. Monarchs are insects which have exoskeletons instead. Exoskeletons are like having plates of armor made of bone (or in this case, made of chitin) on top of your body instead of inside it.
How long is an individual monarch's term of rule?
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Lady Jane Grey, born 1536/1537, was known as the nine-day queen!
What is a beneficial trait?
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well, hm, i'd collect that it's a trait that is beneficial.. perhaps an attribute that will be of service to the one who posesses it. just a guess?
The definition of beneficial is to be favorable or advantageous.
Why do monarchs travel south in the fall and north in the spring?
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monarch butterflies travel south of mexico
