Organism

Poison Dart Frog

TL;DR

Brightly colored frogs of Central and South America whose aposematic (warning) coloration honestly signals toxicity.

Dendrobatidae family

Amphibian · Central American rainforests

Brightly colored frogs of Central and South America whose aposematic (warning) coloration honestly signals toxicity. Their signals are indexical - physically tied to actual toxicity - making them impossible to fake.

Notable Traits of Poison Dart Frog

  • Bright warning coloration
  • Skin toxins
  • Honest index signals

Related Mechanisms for Poison Dart Frog

Aposematic Signaling Index Signals

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