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