Word of the Day: Aposematic

Can you pronounce aposematic?

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Aposematic adjective 1. (Of coloration or markings) Serving to warn or repel predators. 2. (Of an animal) Having aposematic coloration or markings. "Poison dart frogs have bright aposematic designs to warn potential predators that they are venomous." "While beautiful, the monarch butterfly's orange and black aposematic coloring means it's poisonous to birds." "The aposematic coloring of many of the most beautiful animals was developed to tell predators to stay away." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Greek, late 19th century "Red touches yellow, deadly fellow. Red touches black, you're all right, Jack." This rhyme was coined to help people spot the difference between the deadly coral snake and the benign king snake. ... Thank you for supporting our advertisers. Do you remember these words?

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