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aposematic

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aposematic [ˌæpəsɪˈmætɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals) characterized by bright conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; warning
[from apo- + Greek sēma sign]
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