Coral snakes are brightly striped Neotropical species with venomous fangs that dispense a neurotoxin into their prey.They also have a bright and distinctive color pattern of red, yellow, and black stripes.How would these two strategies, venom and warning color pattern, affect the coral snake as predator and prey?
A) Both strategies benefit it as prey.
B) Both strategies benefit it as predator.
C) Venom benefits it as predator; warning color benefits it as prey.
D) Venom benefits it as prey; warning color benefits it as predator.
E) Venom benefits it as prey; warning color might benefit it as either.
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