aposematic

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aposematic - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Aposematic \Ap`o*se*mat"ic\, a. [Pref. apo- + sematic.] (Zool.)
     Having or designating conspicuous or warning colors or
     structures indicative of special means of defense against
     enemies, as in the skunk.
     [Webster 1913 Suppl.]