Allosematic

/ˌæloʊsəˈmætɪk/ adjective

Relating to or designating warning coloration or signals in animals that are distinct from mimicry, serving as a genuine advertisement of danger or unpalatability.

From Greek 'allo-' (other/different) + 'sematikos' (of signs or signals). A biological term distinguishing true warning signals from mimicry.

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