cryptic coloration

• Biologischer Begriff für die Fähigkeit eines Organismus, sich durch Färbung oder Musterung an seine Umgebung anzupassen, um als Schutzmechanismus der Entdeckung durch Fressfeinde oder Beute zu entgehen.

A biological term referring to the ability of an organism to blend into its environment through coloring or patterns, used as a defense mechanism to avoid detection by predators or prey.

1. Camouflage in animalsC1formal

   A form of camouflage where an animal's coloring or pattern helps it blend into its environment to avoid detection by predators or prey.

   Kryptische Färbung

   • The moth's cryptic coloration makes it nearly invisible on tree bark.
   • Many fish use cryptic coloration to hide from predators in coral reefs.
   • The chameleon is famous for its ability to change its cryptic coloration.