What is aposematic coloration?

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What is aposematic coloration?
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Oa type of physical defense mechanism
a type of mullerian mimicry
warning coloration in toxic organisms
a type of chemical defense
Transcribed Image Text:What is aposematic coloration? Choose All That Apply Oa type of physical defense mechanism a type of mullerian mimicry warning coloration in toxic organisms a type of chemical defense
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Aposematic coloration is a visual warning signal by an organism discouraging predators from attacking it. Aposematism is general signals, while aposematic coloration is specific use of visual cue to advertise to the predators to keep away.

Since it involves visual signal, it is a physical defense mechanism, and not chemical.

This kind of display of a warning signal is characteristically seen in insects. in the adult and pupal stages.  

 

 

 

 

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