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aposematic [¦ap·ə·sə¦mad·ik] (ecology) Pertaining to colors or structures on an organism that provide a special means of defense against enemies. Also known as sematic. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The experiments show that aposematism probably evolved first in groups of unpalatable prey, but that other species that later adopt similar markings may not benefit from group living, the authors conclude. |
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