Object Details
Creator
Smithsonian Gardens
Views
7,878
Video Title
Black Swallowtail Caterpillar defense mechanism
Description
The caterpillar in this video will become a Black Swallowtail Butterfly. The projections from the caterpillar's head are forked glands called osmeterium. When the caterpillar believes it is in danger it will release these glands and emit a foul odor to repel predators. (Don't worry! No caterpillars were harmed in the making of this video.)
Video Duration
11 sec
Uploaded
2013-08-28T13:05:08.000Z
Type
YouTube Videos
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Smithsonian Gardens
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SmithsonianGardens
YouTube Category
Education
Topic
Gardens
Record ID
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