procrypsis

procrypsis
\\prōˈkripsə̇s\ noun (-es)
Etymology: New Latin, from English procryptic, after English cryptic : Greek krypsis act of hiding, concealment (from kryptein to hide + -sis) — more at crypt
: a pattern or shade of coloring in insects that is adapted to concealing the insects from their natural enemies : protective coloration in insects

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  • procrypsis — pro·cryp·sis …   English syllables

  • procryptic —   a. pertaining to or having protective coloration.    ♦ procrypsis, n …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • procryptic — prō+ adjective Etymology: pro (as in protect) + cryptic : of, relating to, or marked by procrypsis procryptic coloration a procryptic beetle compare aposematic …   Useful english dictionary

  • procryptically — procrypˈtically adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑procrypsis …   Useful english dictionary

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