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PROTECTIVE COLORATION [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Behaviour
DEF

A form of protective coloration whereby the individual blends into the background.

Key term(s)
  • cryptic coloration
  • protective coloration

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement animal
DEF

Aptitude de certains animaux à harmoniser leur couleur à celle du milieu ambiant, soit en préférant se poser sur un support de même teinte, soit en changeant de couleur sous l'action des radiations lumineuses sur les pigments cutanés, soit encore en absorbant des substances colorantes qui se répandent dans l'organisme.

Key term(s)
  • mimétisme des couleurs

Spanish

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