Also, many amphibians and reptiles are recognizable by their beautiful, vibrant colors and strange-looking faces. In fact, because of the contrast between their colors and their physical appearances, many are afraid of these pretty ugly
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What does the phrase pretty ugly imply about the author's opinion about amphibians and reptiles? Select TWO options.

A. The author believes that amphibians and reptiles are ugly on the inside even if they have pretty colors on the outside.

B. The author believes that amphibians are both pretty and ugly because their colors are beautiful and their faces are ugly.

C. The author believes that people should embrace the fact that amphibians and reptiles are completely beautiful creatures.

D. The author believes that, even though amphibians have beautiful colors, they have unappealing qualities.

E. The author believes that amphibians are more attractive than reptiles, but they are often mistaken for one another. Because of this, they are all considered to be ugly.

F. The author believes that people should look beyond the completely ugly appearances of amphibians and reptiles and instead look to their inner beauty and recognize what they contribute to the world.