cryptic coloration

• Terme biologique désignant la capacité d'un organisme à se fondre dans son environnement grâce à sa coloration ou à ses motifs, utilisée comme mécanisme de défense pour éviter d'être détecté par les prédateurs ou les proies.

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.

   coloration cryptique

   • 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.