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warning coloration

alt. (context biology English) A form of aposematism in which a prey organism has conspicuous colors which function in deterring predators from consuming it. n. (context biology English) A form of aposematism in which a prey organism has conspicuous colors which function in deterring predators from consuming it.

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warning coloration

n. conspicuous coloration or markings of an animal serving to warn off predators; "a skunk's aposematic coloration" [syn: aposematic coloration]