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cryptic coloration [ˈkrɪptɪkˌkʌləˈreɪʃn] N

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Larvae have a cryptic coloration markings, closely resembling that of the blossoms where they hide.
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When threatened, the fledglings usually take cover and remain motionless, attempting to escape detection by relying on their cryptic coloration.
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These pipefishes have a cryptic coloration making the difficult to be detected by both prey and predators.
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This ability serves as crypsis, especially as cryptic coloration (camouflage).
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They are characterized by cryptic coloration and elaborate webs surrounding the neck, limbs, trunk, and tail.
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However, methodological difficulties have hampered behavioral research, especially on the forest dwelling species, because their secretive behavior and cryptic coloration make them difficult to follow for continuous observation.
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Moreover, their cryptic coloration and behavior means that their presence often remains unnoticed.
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Many reef fish have also evolved cryptic coloration to confuse predators.
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The cryptic coloration of the body varies from brown to gray.
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The tribe contains more partially diurnal species than usual for geometer moths, and many do not have the cryptic coloration typical for the family.
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