Episematic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛpɪsɪˈmætɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Episematic is an adjective meaning (zoology, of a coloration or marking) That serves to assist individuals of the same species to identify each other.
Meaning
(zoology, of a coloration or marking) That serves to assist individuals of the same species to identify each other.
Example Sentences
Episematic characters are far less common than aposematic, and these than cryptic; although, as regards the latter comparison, the opposite impression is generally produced from the fact that concealment is so successfully attained.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apomorphic, chromophoric, biodistinctive, nominotypical, homosubspecific, epizoological.
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