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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. behavior
  3. agonistic behavior
  4. defensive behavior
  5. camouflage

Término preferido

camouflage

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information Camouflage is a defense mechanism that animals use to disguise their appearance, color, usually to blend in with their surroundings. It prevents prey organisms from being detected or correctly recognized by the predators.

    Fuente: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Sinónimos

  • cryptic coloration
  • protective resemblances

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/299313

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