homochromy

English

Etymology

From homo- +‎ -chromy.

Noun

homochromy (uncountable)

1. (zoology) The use, by an organism, of the same colour as its background as a means of protection

Synonyms

• homochromia (rare)

Translations

the use of the same colour as its background

• Finnish: taustaväritys
• Italian: omocromia f