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aposematic

Adjective

Meaning

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.

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Logos, 2011 Slow locomotion and strong body odor (both characteristic for hominids and humans) are other features often employed by aposematic species to advertise their non-profitability for potential predators. Source: Internet

Many are well-camouflaged; others are aposematic with bright colours and bristly projections containing toxic chemicals obtained from their food plants. Source: Internet

This may provide an aposematic signal that makes the spines more visible. Source: Internet

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