What is the primary evolutionary purpose of the Western green mamba's bright green coloration?
Answer
To serve as near-perfect camouflage in the dense, upper canopy
The uniform bright green hue allows the snake to effectively disappear among the leaves while residing high in the tropical forest canopy, which is its preferred habitat.
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