APOSEMATIC

Etymology

Adjective

aposematic (comparative more aposematic, superlative most aposematic)

(zoology, of a coloration or marking) That serves as a warning to predators, as of toxicity, especially falsely.

Source: Wiktionary


Ap`o*se*mat"ic, a. [Pref. apo-+ sematic.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: Having or designating conspicuous or warning colors or structures indicative of special means of defense against enemies, as in the skunk.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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