APOSEMATICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

aposematically (not comparable)

(ecology) In an aposematic manner.

Some bees are aposematically coloured.

Source: Wiktionary


APOSEMATIC

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



RESET




Word of the Day

21 June 2025

SUFFOCATION

(noun) the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped); “asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

coffee icon