Aposematism is a survival strategy used by certain animals and plants to signal their toxicity or unpalatability to potential predators. This is often achieved through bright colors or distinctive patterns that make them easily recognizable. By advertising their harmful traits, these organisms reduce the likelihood of being eaten. Common examples of aposematic species include poison dart frogs and monarch butterflies. These creatures have evolved to display vivid colors that warn predators of their dangerous nature. As a result, predators learn to associate these colors with a negative experience, helping to protect the aposematic species from being consumed.