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lvr- t1_itd1ebf wrote
Reply to comment by jysalia in is it the case that poisonous animals tend to be colourful and if so why is it that they tend to evolve to be colourful moreso then other animals? by HumbleProdiGenius
This would also be true for poisonous caterpillars, they also could increase their chances to survive if they get or stay inconspicuous (hide better)
lvr- t1_itcxdwg wrote
Reply to comment by SecretNature in is it the case that poisonous animals tend to be colourful and if so why is it that they tend to evolve to be colourful moreso then other animals? by HumbleProdiGenius
That does not explain why non poisonous caterpillars does not get more colorful over time
lvr- t1_itd23sy wrote
Reply to comment by jysalia in is it the case that poisonous animals tend to be colourful and if so why is it that they tend to evolve to be colourful moreso then other animals? by HumbleProdiGenius
Yes but we do not have data about that. Also, non poisonous caterpillars could increase their chances of survival if they develop the same flashy pattern as the poisonous ones