The Caterpillar's Menu (IMAGE)

Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW)

The Caterpillar's Menu

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During the experiment, the caterpillars were served either complete dandelion plants or clipped dandelion leaves. With the first menu option came the soil as a bonus, and the caterpillars made use of that opportunity to enrich their intestinal flora.

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