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Visibility principle

Lessons from Tomato Frog

Be seen as warning.

Red-Skin Aposematism

Tomato Frog (Dyscophus antongilii) featured animal image on AnimalDex

Core lesson

Being seen can be safer than trying to disappear.

Biological basis

Tomato Frogs use bright red-orange coloration and sticky defensive secretions to discourage predators. Their visible color can function as a warning signal.

Best use cases

Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.

VisibilityWarning colorSelf-protectionStanding outDeterrence

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