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episematic

British  
/ ˌɛpɪsɪˈmætɪk /

adjective

  1. zoology (esp of coloration) aiding recognition between animals of the same species

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The analogous episematic use of the bright colours of flowers to attract insects for effecting cross-fertilisation and of fruits to attract vertebrates for effecting dispersal is very clearly explained in the "Origin".

From Darwin and Modern Science by Seward, A. C. (Albert Charles)

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