aposematic

aposematic的音标为[ˌəʊsɪˈmætɪk]：

基本翻译为“警示的；警告的”。

速记技巧：aposematic是由apo（远离）+symmetrical（对称的）变化而来，表示警示特征呈对称分布。

Aposematic这个词源于希腊语词根“apousis”，意为“伪装”或“假装”。这个词通常用来描述那些通过视觉上的警示特征来警告潜在掠食者的动物。

变化形式：词形无变化。

相关单词：

1. mimic（模仿）：这个词与aposematic有相似之处，因为一些动物会通过模仿其他动物的外观或行为来欺骗掠食者，这也是一种伪装策略。

2. camouflage（伪装）：伪装是动物用来躲避掠食者的常见策略，包括颜色匹配、形状模拟等。

3. warning（警示）：许多动物通过鲜艳的颜色、斑点或图案来警告掠食者它们是具有攻击性的。

4. conspicuous（显眼的）：与aposematic相反，显眼的特征通常是为了吸引掠食者的注意。

5. cryptic（隐蔽的）：一些动物具有隐蔽的颜色或图案，以避免掠食者的注意。

6. predator（掠食者）：许多掠食者会根据 aposematic 动物的警示特征来识别它们。

7. prey（猎物）：与掠食者相对，aposematic 动物是猎物的目标。

8. coloration（颜色）：颜色是 aposematic 动物的一个重要特征，可以用来警告或吸引掠食者。

9. warning color（警示色）：许多动物使用鲜艳的颜色来警告掠食者它们是具有攻击性的。

10. aposematic coloration（警示色）：这种颜色特征通常包括鲜艳的斑点、条纹或图案，用来警告掠食者它们是具有攻击性的。

aposematic常用短语：

1. aposematism + coloration = 保护色和警示色

常用短语：The snake"s bright colors are an aposematic combination that serves to warn predators of its toxicity.

例句：The bright orange and black stripes on a tiger"s body are an aposematic pattern that serves to warn potential predators of its danger.

2. aposematism + warning = 警告信号

常用短语：The warning signal of a snake"s rattle is an aposematic display that serves to scare off potential predators.

例句：The warning signal of a wasp"s sting is an aposematic display that serves to warn others of the danger of being stung.

英文小作文：

Protective coloration is a fascinating phenomenon that is often used by animals to warn predators of their toxicity. Bright colors and patterns serve as a warning signal that serves to scare off potential predators. The bright orange and black stripes on a tiger"s body, for example, serve as an aposematic warning signal that warns potential predators of the danger of attacking such a powerful animal. Similarly, snakes use their rattle as a warning signal to scare off potential predators, and the bright colors and patterns on their skin serve as an aposematic display that warns others of their toxicity.

In nature, animals use many different strategies to protect themselves from predators, and protective coloration is just one of them. However, it is a highly effective strategy that serves to protect animals from harm, and it is fascinating to observe in action.