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Pumpkin toad-lets are tiny and bright orange. What purpose does their dazzling color serve?

A.To warn predators that they are poisonous.
B.To attract a mate
C.To blend in with their environment.
D.To help them distinguish themselves from other toad-lets

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

In eastern Brazil's Atlantic Forest, poisonous "pumpkin toadlets" use their vivid colors to warn off predators. But these tiny frogs also broadcast a secret visual signal: They glow bright blue under ultraviolet light.

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