camouflage

(noun)

resemblance of an organism to its surroundings for avoiding detection

Related Terms

  • herbivory
  • Batesian mimicry

Examples of camouflage in the following topics:

  • Stabilizing, Directional, and Diversifying Selection

    • Over time, the frequency of the melanic form of the moth increased because their darker coloration provided camouflage against the sooty tree; they had a higher survival rate in habitats affected by air pollution.
    • Typica and carbonaria morphs resting on the same tree.The light-colored typica (below the bark's scar) is nearly invisible on this pollution-free tree, camouflaging it from predators.
  • Signaling in Bacteria

    • In return for camouflage, the squid provides food for the bacteria.
  • Modern Amphibians

    • Frogs have a number of modifications that allow them to avoid predators, including skin that acts as camouflage.
  • Characteristics of Mammals

    • While their skin is black, their transparent fur appears white, providing camouflage while hunting and serving as protection by hiding cubs in the snow.
  • Predation, Herbivory, and the Competitive Exclusion Principle

    • Both of these are examples of camouflage: avoiding detection by blending in with the background.
  • Defining Population Evolution

    • ., better camouflage, faster swimming, or more efficient digestion).
  • Properties of Life

    • This lizard exhibits a flattened body and coloring that helps camouflage it, both of which are adaptive traits that help it avoid predators.
  • Classification of Phylum Mollusca

    • They display vivid coloration, typically seen in squids and octopi, which is used for camouflage.
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