Aposematism
Bright colors that warn predators an animal is dangerous or tastes bad.
What is it?
Aposematism is when an animal has bright, easy-to-see colors that tell predators "stay away, I'm toxic or not tasty!" The garden fruit chafer has bright colors that might warn birds and other predators that it is not good to eat. Other examples include poison dart frogs and monarch butterflies.
Why it matters
Aposematism is a survival adaptation. It helps animals avoid being eaten without having to fight or hide. Studying it helps scientists understand how evolution works.
Where you've seen it
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