Definition of Apatetic coloration

1. Noun. Coloring serving as natural camouflage.

Generic synonyms: Protective Coloration

Lexicographical Neighbors of Apatetic Coloration

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apatetic coloration (current term)
apatheia
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Literary usage of Apatetic coloration

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Lectures on the Darwinian Theory by Arthur Milnes Marshall (1894)
"apatetic coloration serves to hinder recognition: it may be considered under three heads:— (a) Protective resemblances : aiding escape from enemies. ..."

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