aposematic
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Most prior research on how predators perceive aposematic or conspicuously colorful displays has revolved around carnivorous birds.
From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
Mimicry and camouflage are aposematic defense mechanisms that give these animals a reproductive advantage over others that do not have these mechanisms.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Mimicry and camouflage are aposematic defense mechanisms that give these animals a survival advantage over others that do not have these mechanisms.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
They also share a variety of other convergent traits, from small body size to aposematic coloration and diurnal activity, despite being found in places as disparate as Cuba, Australia, South America, and Madagascar.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 21, 2012
Red or yellow spots are common aposematic colors in frogs.
From Systematic Status of a South American Frog, Allophryne ruthveni Gaige by Lynch, John D.
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