aposematism

English

Etymology

apo- +‎ semat(ic) +‎ -ism

Noun

aposematism (plural aposematisms)

(biology) An adaptation that warns off potential predators; especially as a warning colouration

Related terms

Translations

adaptation that warns off potential predators

Finnish: aposematismi
Italian: aposematismo m

Portuguese: aposematismo m
Spanish: aposematismo m

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