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The simple answer is that they have evolved with what they require for survival in their particular habitat. In many cases it is for the purpose of defensive/offensive camouflage Sometimes the brilliant colours are for display to attract a partner.

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Because they probably feed on other tropical creatures which enhance their colour.

Tropical fish use bright colours to blend into the background, which is brightly coloured coral.

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