procrypsis

noun

pro·​cryp·​sis

prōˈkripsə̇s

plural -es

: a pattern or shade of coloring in insects that is adapted to concealing the insects from their natural enemies : protective coloration in insects

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from English procryptic, after English cryptic : Greek krypsis act of hiding, concealment (from kryptein to hide + -sis)

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