"crypsis" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkɹɪpsɪs/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-crypsis.wav [Southern-England]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} crypsis (uncountable)
  1. (biology) The ability of an organism to avoid observation. Wikipedia link: crypsis Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: cryptic, krypsis, mimicry
    Sense id: en-crypsis-en-noun-d~5zJDdU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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