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aposematic
[ ap-uh-suh-mat-ik ]
/ ˌæp ə səˈmæt ɪk /
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adjective Zoology.
colored or constructed in a way that indicates special capabilities for defense.
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OTHER WORDS FROM aposematic
ap·o·se·mat·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby aposematic
apoprotein, apoptosis, apopyle, aporia, aport, aposematic, aposematic coloration, aposiopesis, apospory, apostasy, apostate
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How to use aposematic in a sentence
The object being to warn an enemy off, these colours are also called aposematic.
In 734 synaposematic colouring the warning is genuine, in pseud-aposematic it is a sham.
British Dictionary definitions for aposematic
aposematic
/ (ˌæpəsɪˈmætɪk) /
adjective
(of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals) characterized by bright conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; warning
Word Origin for aposematic
C19: from apo- + Greek sēma sign
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