Aposematically

/ˌæpoʊsɪˈmætɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that serves as a warning signal; in a way that advertises danger or toxicity to potential predators.

Etymology

From aposematic plus the adverbial suffix -ally. This adverb allows scientists to describe behaviors or displays that function as warnings.

Kelly Says

Wasps advertise their sting aposematically with yellow and black stripes—they're so confident in their defense that they wear easily recognizable warning colors that predators learn to avoid.

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