noun
- Plural of crypsis; the concealment or camouflage of an organism by its coloration, form, or behavior to avoid detection by predators or prey.
Usage: biology; ecology; technical term
Examples
- Many insects rely on crypsises to blend seamlessly with their environment.
- The study examined different crypsises used by prey species to escape predation.
- Leaf insects demonstrate remarkable crypsises that make them nearly invisible on foliage.
- Researchers documented various crypsises across multiple frog species in the rainforest.
- The evolution of crypsises in moths has been well-documented in industrial areas.