homochromy

English

Etymology

homo- +‎ -chromy

Noun

homochromy (uncountable)

(zoology) The use, by an organism, of the same colour as its background as a means of protection

Synonyms

homochromia (rare)

Translations

the use of the same colour as its background

Finnish: taustaväritys
Italian: omocromia f

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