Toxic substance discharged by blister beetles contain _____
A cantharidine
B cyanic acid
C sulphuric acid
D acetic acid
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A. Cantharidine
Explanation:
Blister beetles are members of a family of plant-feeding insects (Meloidae) thatcontain cantharidin, a toxic defensivechemical that protects them from predators. Accidentally crushing a beetleagainst the skin can result in a painfulblister, the source of the insect's common name
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