Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadow

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What is the sap of a plant compared to in the poem 'Sap Song'?

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Veins

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What does a spittlebug use to create a protective bubble?

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A plant's sap

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What is described in the poem 'Ultraviolet'?

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Why flowers attract butterflies

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Why do monarch butterflies become bitter-tasting and possibly poisonous?

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They eat toxic milkweed.

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What common message do all the poems convey?

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Living things depend on one another.

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What is the role of sap in plants?

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Sap transports nutrients and water throughout the plant.

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What is a spittlebug?

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A small insect that creates a frothy bubble for protection.

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Why do flowers attract butterflies?

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Flowers provide nectar, which is food for butterflies.

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What is milkweed known for?

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It is a host plant for monarch butterflies and contains toxic sap.

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What is the significance of bright colors in plants?

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Bright colors attract pollinators like butterflies and bees.