Monarch caterpillars feed on all the different parts of milkweed plants and store up the toxins in their body. The toxins remain in their system even after metamorphosis, thereby making adult monarchs poisonous as well. Adult monarchs feed on nectar from a wide range of flowers, including milkweeds.
What is an 'Operating Expense'. An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX, operating expenses include rent, equipment, inventory costs, marketing, payroll, insurance and funds allocated toward research and development.
DEFINITION of 'Selling, General & Administrative Expense-SG&A'. Reported on the income statement, it is the sum of all direct and indirect selling expenses and all general and administrative expenses of a company.Direct selling expenses are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of a specific unit such as credit, warranty and advertising expenses.eported on the income statement, it is the sum of all direct and indirect selling expenses and all general and administrative expenses of a company.