aposematism
family of antipredator adaptations in which a warning signal is associated with the unprofitability of a prey item to potential predators, such as bright colors or patterns indicating that an organism is dangerous or unpalatable
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aposematism
Summary
aposematism is a color in nature[1]. aposematism draws 2,619 Wikipedia views per month (color_in_nature category, ranking #2 of 9).[2]
Key Facts
- aposematism's instance of is recorded as color in nature[3].
- aposematism's instance of is recorded as biological process[4].
- aposematism is a type of threat display[5].
- aposematism is a type of honest signal[6].
- aposematism's Commons category is recorded as Warning coloration[7].
- aposematism's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Warning coloration[8].
- aposematism's studied by is recorded as biology of colour[9].
- aposematism's named by is recorded as Edward Bagnall Poulton[10].
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Context
Recorded instance of include color in nature[3] and biological process[4].
Why It Matters
aposematism draws 2,619 Wikipedia views per month (color_in_nature category, ranking #2 of 9).[2] aposematism has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] aposematism is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]