aposematic
/ˌæpəsəˈmætɪk/
adjective
- Describing bright colors or markings on an animal that warn predators that it is dangerous, poisonous, or tastes bad.
- Aposematic coloration helps predators learn to avoid certain prey.
- Many caterpillars have aposematic patterns that signal they are toxic.
- The poison dart frog's aposematic colors warn birds to stay away.
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