OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 49543

aposematism

/ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/
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aposematismo
An adaptation, especially a form of coloration, that warns off potential predators.
First, the selection of "red" as a releaser in courtship and social chasing indicates a secondarily evolved use of aposematic coloring. It is assumed here that aposematism in this…
The co-occurrence of conspicuous coloration and noxious characteristics in many coastal marine species suggests that aposematism is a common predator deterrent in the marine enviro…
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