aposematic

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Definition of aposematic in English English dictionary

That serves as a warning to predators, as of toxicity, especially falsely

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

Related Terms

aposematic coloration

conspicuous coloration or markings of an animal serving to warn off predators; "a skunk's aposematic coloration

Hyphenation

ap·o·se·ma·tic