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se·mat·ic  (s-mtk)
adj.
Serving as a warning or signal of danger. Used especially of the coloring of some poisonous animals.
[From Greek sma, smat-, sign.]
sematic [sɪˈmætɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (of the conspicuous coloration of certain animals) acting as a warning, esp to potential predators
[from Greek sēma a sign]
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