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Thinking of the plant and animal world, is bright coloration an effective defense against predators, and if so, why?
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Thinking of the plant and animal world, is bright coloration an effective defense against predators, and if so, why?
Visual signals like conspicuous markings or bright colors (Aposematism), warns potential predators that prey is not worth attacking, because the prey would be unwise eat due to toxicity, venom, foul taste or smell, or other natural defenses.
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