Aposematic
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What Does Aposematic Mean?
- 警告色
- 警戒色
Aposematic Pronunciation
/ˌæpəʊsəˈmætɪk/
Aposematic Definition
adjective
Definition
Referring to coloration or markings that serve as a warning to potential predators, often indicating toxicity or unpalatability.
In ZH
指用于警告潜在捕食者的颜色或标记，通常表示毒性或不可口性。
How to Use Aposematic in a Sentence
- The bright colors of the poison dart frog are aposematic, signaling danger to predators.
- Many insects use aposematic signals to deter birds from eating them.
- Aposematic species often have vibrant patterns that attract attention.
- The butterfly's wings display aposematic colors, warning of its unpalatable taste.
- Understanding aposematic traits helps ecologists study predator-prey interactions.