The high levels of toxic alkaloids in the skin of the brightly-colored poison dart frog to prevent predation is an example of _______.

a. mimicry
b. a mechanical defense
c. a chemical defense
d. camouflage


c. a chemical defense

The high levels of toxic alkaloids in the skin of the brightly-colored poison dart frog to prevent predation is an example of a chemical defense. The bright colors also warn potential predators that the frog is dangerous and tastes bad.

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