A creatures colours or pattern may look beautiful but they are actually very important to its survival. Some markings camouflage animals by helping them to blend into the colourful coral reef. Some creatures, like the octopus, can change their colour to match the different backgrounds that they may be on.
Disruptive patterns, such as stripes, spots and splotches make it difficult for enemies to see the outline of an animal's body. Eyespots confuse their enemies into thinking that their back is their front.
Bright colours may seem pretty on the outside but they may not be what you see. These colours warn predators that certain prey taste really bad or are poisonous. Predators know that creatures with red, black or yellow markings can harm them.
adapted from life in the coral reef
Done by Tabigail Hung
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