"metachrosis" meaning in All languages combined

See metachrosis on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: from meta- + Greek khrōs colour Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} metachrosis
  1. (zoology) The ability to change colour by the expansion and contraction of chromatophores Categories (topical): Zoology
    Sense id: en-metachrosis-en-noun-Dptxk3rY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
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