![Red admiral caterpillar on stinging nettle leaves.](http://static.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/images/000/000/546/full/Red-admiral-caterpillar20151116-15000-1ve05it.png?1674164478)
Animals use defence mechanisms as a means of protection. The red admiral caterpillar uses stinging nettle for food and to protect itself from predators.
Animals use defence mechanisms as a means of protection. The red admiral caterpillar uses stinging nettle for food and to protect itself from predators.