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.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

aposematism aposematically

Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

aposaturnium aposcopolamine aposelene aposematic coloration aposematically aposematism