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Aposematic
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Ap`o`se`mat´ic
a.1.(Zool.) Having or designating conspicuous or warning colors or structures indicative of special means of defense against enemies, as in the skunk.


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The experiments show that aposematism probably evolved first in groups of unpalatable prey, but that other species that later adopt similar markings may not benefit from group living, the authors conclude.
How bad-tasting species got their markings by Adler, Tina / Science News
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