aposematic coloration
noun phrase
Pronunciation: ˌæp.əˈsiː.mæt.ɪk ˌkʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən
Definition
Warning signals, typically bright colors or high-contrast patterns, used by animals to advertise their unpalatability or toxicity to potential predators.
Examples
Many poisonous frogs use aposematic coloration to signal their danger to predators in the rainforest.
The evolution of aposematic coloration provides a clear survival advantage by reducing the frequency of predator attacks.
Scientists study how predators learn to associate specific patterns of aposematic coloration with negative experiences.
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