Recent work on the evolution of aposematic coloration highlights the need for clear distinctions to be drawn between both the processes involved and the selective forces operating. We define the term aposematic coloration, distinguish between the evolution of distastefulness and the evolution of aposematic coloration, and we consider the conditions under which each might evolve. We focus on areas that require future investigation. Our comments are made in the light of recent experimental reports.
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