aposematic
adj/ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪk/
Etymology
From apo- + sematic.
- derived from σήμᾰτος
Definitions
That serves as a warning to predators, as of toxicity, especially falsely.
- Episematic characters are far less common than aposematic, and these than cryptic; although, as regards the latter comparison, the opposite impression is generally produced from the fact that concealment is so successfully attained.
- Contrasting patterns of red and black are classic aposematic warnings that signal would-be predators to “back off, leave me alone … if you do not, you will regret the consequences.”
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