homochromy

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noun

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

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homochromia
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Meanings

nounhomochromy (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe use, by an organism, of the same colour as its background as a means of protection

    Synonyms: homochromia

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Similar
homochromia
Also see
homochromia

Origin

From homo- + -chromy.

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Translations

Finnish taustaväritys
  • taustaväritysthe use of the same colour as its background
Italian omocromia
  • omocromiathe use of the same colour as its background
Cite this entry
APA

homochromy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homochromy

MLA

“homochromy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homochromy. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “homochromy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homochromy.

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