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An adaptation that warns off potential predators; especially such a warning colourationSee Also: aposematic
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Aposematism — (from apo away, and sematic sign/meaning), perhaps most commonly known in the context of warning colouration, describes a family of antipredator adaptations where a warning signal is associated with the unprofitability of a prey item to potential … Wikipedia
aposematism — / sēˈmə tizm/ noun • • • Main Entry: ↑aposematic … Useful english dictionary
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