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warning coloration
warning coloration Warning coloration is a biological trait in which an organism becomes more conspicuous, serving as a visual warning to predators.
Warning coloration is a biological trait in which an organism becomes more conspicuous, serving as a visual warning to predators. In this source, it is described as evolving because greater conspicuousness can lengthen a predator’s assessment time and reduce mistaken attacks, especially alongside strong chemical defense signals.