- synaposematic
- syn·aposematic
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synaposematic
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synaposematic — |sin, sə̇n+ adjective Etymology: syn + aposematic : relating to protective mimicry in which defenseless species resemble others having special means of defense * * * synaposematic /sin a pə sē matˈik/ (zoology) adjective Having a warning… … Useful english dictionary
Animal colouration — has been a topic of interest and research in biology for well over a century. Colours may be cryptic (functioning as an adaptation allowing the prevention of prey detection; aposematic (functioning as a warning of unprofitability) or may be the… … Wikipedia
synaposematism — ˌsiˌnapəˈsēməˌtizəm, sə̇ˌn , ˈsem noun ( s) : the occurrence or possession of synaposematic mimicry * * * synaposematism / sēˈmə tizm/ noun • • • Main Entry: ↑synaposematic … Useful english dictionary
mimicry — Synonyms and related words: acting, aggressive mimicry, apery, aping, buffoonery, business, caricature, characterization, cryptic mimicry, dumb show, embodiment, enacting, enactment, gag, ham, hammy acting, hoke, hokum, imitation, impersonation,… … Moby Thesaurus
mockery — Synonyms and related words: a continental, a curse, a damn, a darn, a hoot, absurdity, abuse, affront, aggressive mimicry, apery, aspersion, atrocity, bagatelle, banter, bauble, bean, bibelot, bit, booing, brass farthing, brickbat, burlesque,… … Moby Thesaurus
protective coloration — Synonyms and related words: aggressive mimicry, apery, camouflage, cryptic mimicry, disguise, domino, false colors, false face, false front, incognito, mask, masque, masquerade, mimicry, mockery, mummery, parrotry, playing possum, smoke screen,… … Moby Thesaurus
