Transgenerational zoopharmacognosy Zoopharmacognosy

adult monarch butterflies lay eggs on toxic plants reduce parasite growth , disease in offspring

zoopharmacognosy can classified depending on target of medication. animals lay eggs in such way offspring target of medication.

adult monarch butterflies preferentially lay eggs on toxic plants such milkweed reduce parasite growth , disease in offspring caterpillars. has been termed transgenerational therapeutic medication.

when fruit flies detect presence of parasitoid wasps, preferentially lay eggs in high-ethanol food; reduces infection risk in offspring. has been termed transgenerational prophylaxis.