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aposematic coloration
aposematic coloration (aposematism) Warning coloration in which conspicuous markings on an animal serve to discourage potential predators. Usually the animal is poisonous (e.g. has a venomous bite or sting) or unpalatable. Examples include the conspicuous bands or stripes on the back and sides of venomous snakes (e.g. coral snakes), and contrasting markings on the wings of distasteful monarch butterflies.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "aposematic coloration." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "aposematic coloration." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-aposematiccoloration.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "aposematic coloration." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-aposematiccoloration.html |
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aposematic coloration
aposematic coloration(aposematism) Warning coloration in which conspicuous markings on an animal serve to discourage potential predators. Usually the animal is poisonous (e.g. has a venomous bite or sting) or unpalatable. Examples include the conspicuous bands or stripes on the back and sides of venomous snakes (e.g. coral snakes), and contrasting markings on the wings of distasteful monarch butterflies.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "aposematic coloration." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "aposematic coloration." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-aposematiccoloration.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "aposematic coloration." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-aposematiccoloration.html |
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aposematic coloration
aposematic coloration See warning coloration.
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"aposematic coloration." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "aposematic coloration." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-aposematiccoloration.html "aposematic coloration." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-aposematiccoloration.html |
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aposematism
aposematism See aposematic coloration.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "aposematism." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "aposematism." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-aposematism.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "aposematism." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-aposematism.html |
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aposematism
aposematism See APOSEMATIC COLORATION.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "aposematism." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "aposematism." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-aposematism.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "aposematism." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-aposematism.html |
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