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Vocabulary
Definition of aposematism
noun zoology
: The use of a signal and especially a visual signal of conspicuous markings or bright colors by an animal to warn predators that it is toxic or distasteful :
: Ladybugs are a good example of aposematism, when the bright colors of red, orange, yellow and black serve as a defense mechanism that warns potential predators of past poisonous or unappetizing results.
*: Merriam-Webster Online
**noun** *zoology*
* : The use of a signal and especially a visual signal of conspicuous markings or bright colors by an animal to warn predators that it is toxic or distasteful : [WARNING COLORATION](https://poal.co/s/TheRedPill/59177)
* : **Ladybugs are a good example of *aposematism*, when the bright colors of red, orange, yellow and black serve as a defense mechanism that warns potential predators of past poisonous or unappetizing results.**
*[Source](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aposematism): Merriam-Webster Online
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