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单词 pseudepisematic
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pseudepisematic
pseudepisematic adj.
Brit. /s(j)uːdˌɛpɪsᵻˈmatɪk/
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U.S. /ˌsudˌɛpisəˈmædɪk/
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/ˌsudˌɛpəsəˈmædɪk/
Zoology designating or exhibiting coloration that mimics that of another species in order to deceive or attract individuals of that species.
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1890 E. B. Poulton Colours of Animals xvii. 337 Pseudepisematic colours..are special instances of Anticryptic colours.., and may depend for success upon the deceptive resemblance to Episematic colours.
1903 Proc. Zool. Soc. Jan.–Apr. 48 It is commonly assumed that the purpose of this imitation is purely alluring or pseudepisematic.
1926 A. S. Pearse Animal Ecol. 299 Pseudosematic colors—false warning and signaling colors: 1. Pseudaposematic colors—protective mimicry. 2. Pseudepisematic—aggressive mimicry and alluring coloration.
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