The picture above shows aposematic coloring from a butterfly. Aposematic coloring is coloration or markings of an animal serving to warn off predators. Aposematic signals are beneficial for both the predator and prey, both of which avoid potential harm. For example, Monarch butterflies are distasteful and toxic. When they are caterpillars, they feed on milkweed plants, which contain a host of toxins and are largely immune to attack from other insect herbivores. Their coloring acts as a warning.
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