The scarlet ibis, like the flamingo, gains its vibrant color from carotene derived from a diet of crustaceans.
红鹮和火烈鸟一样，吃一些甲壳类动物，在体内生成胡萝卜素，就形成了它鲜艳的颜色。
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Most of the purported health benefits of tea come from antioxidants—compounds also found in beta carotene, vitamin E, and vitamin C that inhibit the formation of plaque along the body's blood vessels.
茶对健康的好处大多来自于抗氧化剂——在胡萝卜素、维生素 E 和维生素 C 中也发现了抗氧化剂化合物，它能抑制沿身体血管形成的斑块。
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The plan has good chances of success, since sweet potato is a staple of the region's diet and agriculture, and the varieties currently grown contain little beta-carotene.