Sunday, August 19, 2012

Makris: Aposematic Coloration

Blue Poison Dart Frog
Dendrobates azureus
Location: 42°21'31.99" N, 71°03'02.98" W

Dyeing Poison Arrow Frog
Dendrobates tinctorius
Location: 42°21'31.99" N, 71°03'02.98" W
The Blue Poison Dart Frog and the Dyeing Poison Arrow Frog use aposematic coloration as a means of protection.  Both are very brightly colored, which warns predators of their poison and thus prevents them from becoming prey.

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