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aposematic

[ ap-uh-suh-mat-ik ]

adjective

, Zoology.
  1. colored or constructed in a way that indicates special capabilities for defense.


aposematic

/ ˌæpəsɪˈmætɪk /

adjective

  1. (of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals) characterized by bright conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; warning
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • apo·se·mati·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aposematic1

First recorded in 1885–90; apo- + sematic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aposematic1

C19: from apo- + Greek sēma sign
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Example Sentences

The object being to warn an enemy off, these colours are also called aposematic.

In 734 synaposematic colouring the warning is genuine, in pseud-aposematic it is a sham.

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aportaposematic coloration