Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Natale: Aposematic Coloration

This is a Dendrobates tinctorius found at 42°21'33.53" -71°02'56.42".  Its bright yellow and blue coloring warns predators of the poison it contains.  Once an animal has experienced the effects of the frogs' poison, it will associate the color with the reaction.
This is a Pterois volitans found at 42°21'33.53" -71°02'56.42".  Its stripes warn predators of its venomous spikes it has on its underside.  Once an animal has experienced the effects of the fishes' poison, it will associate the stripes with the reaction.

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