homochromy

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

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  • homochromy — / okˈ or krōmˈ/ noun Protective coloration • • • Main Entry: ↑homo …   Useful english dictionary

  • homochromy — n. [Gr. homos, same; chroma, color] 1. Of the same or uniform color. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) A phenomenon in which certain insects tend to have a general resemblance to the prevailing color of the environment; see anticryptic color …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • homochromous — homochromy /hoh meuh kroh mee, hom euh /, n. /hoh meuh kroh meuhs, hom euh /, adj. Bot., Zool. being all of one color, as a composite flower or flower head. [1835 45; HOMOCHROME + OUS] * * * …   Universalium

  • homochromous — homochromy /hoh meuh kroh mee, hom euh /, n. /hoh meuh kroh meuhs, hom euh /, adj. Bot., Zool. being all of one color, as a composite flower or flower head. [1835 45; HOMOCHROME + OUS] * * * homochromous / krōˈməs/ adjective 1. (Gr chrōma colour) …   Useful english dictionary

  • Ovulidae — Living Cyphoma gibbosum with mantle extended, anterior end of animal towards the top of the image Scientific classification Kingdom …   Wikipedia

  • anticryptic color — A color or color pattern used for concealment by a predator in order to facilitate attack on its prey; see cryptic color, homochromy …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • homochromatic —   a. pertaining to or having one colour.    ♦ homochromic,    ♦ homochromous, a. of same colour.    ♦ homochromy, n …   Dictionary of difficult words

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