An invasive bullfrog consumes a Taricha newt and dies immediately. What can you say about the toxin?
A) It is toxic to general vertebrate predators.
B) It is specifically toxic only to the garter snake.
C) It likely evolved to kill the bullfrog as well after years of coevolution.
D) It is an ineffective antipredator defense.
A
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