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Apatetic Coloration

Apatetic coloration refers to a specific type of camouflage used by animals to blend into their environment in order to avoid detection or predation.

Examples of Apatetic Coloration:

1. Noun

In biology, apatetic coloration is a well-known phenomenon observed in various species across different habitats. The chameleon's ability to change its skin color to match its surroundings is a classic example of apatetic coloration.

2. Adjective

Animals exhibiting apatetic coloration possess specialized body patterns or colors that help them remain inconspicuous in their natural habitats. The cryptic patterns of certain butterflies allow them to go unnoticed by predators.

3. Verb

• The moth apatetically colored itself against the tree bark, camouflaging perfectly.
• The octopus apatetically colorates, using its pigmented skin cells to blend in with the coral reef.

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