An effective, bright, and very distinct color pattern that a prey species can display suddenly to scare a predator is called:

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Startle coloration is a defense mechanism in which a prey species displays sudden and bright colors to startle or scare predators, giving the prey a chance to escape. This is different from camouflage, which is when an animal blends into its surroundings to avoid being seen. Modeling, aggressive mimicry, and mimicry are all types of camouflage or deception used by animals to avoid predators, but they do not involve sudden display of bright colors to startle predators.

An Effective, Bright, and Very Distinct Color Pattern That a Prey