| warning coloration n. The conspicuously recognizable markings of an animal, such as a skunk, that serve to warn off potential predators. Also called aposematic coloration. |
warning coloration (wôr n ng) Conspicuously recognizable markings of an animal that serve to warn potential predators of the nuisance or harm that would come from attacking or eating it. The bold patterns of skunks and the bright colors of poison arrow frogs are examples of warning coloration. Also called aposematic coloration. Compare camouflage. |
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| Noun | 1. |  warning coloration - conspicuous coloration or markings of an animal serving to warn off predators; "a skunk's aposematic coloration"protective coloration - coloration making an organism less visible or attractive to predators |
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