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|location = Garden Zone | |location = Garden Zone | ||
|sname = Danaus genutia | |sname = Danaus genutia | ||
|text = | |text = Common tigers can convert different plant materials they ingest into substances that benefit them. | ||
For example, during their larval stage, they store toxins obtained from a liana known as Graphistemma pictum to ward off predators. | For example, during their larval stage, they store toxins obtained from a liana known as Graphistemma pictum to ward off predators. | ||
As adults, male | As adults, male common tigers feed on rattleweed to produce pheromones that attract females. | ||
Compared to the traditional "feed, absorb, excrete" cycle, | Compared to the traditional "feed, absorb, excrete" cycle, common tigers seem to go above and beyond on this energy absorption business. | ||
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