"homochromy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From homo- + -chromy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|homo|chromy}} homo- + -chromy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} homochromy (uncountable)
  1. (zoology) The use, by an organism, of the same colour as its background as a means of protection Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Zoology Synonyms: homochromia [rare] Translations (the use of the same colour as its background): taustaväritys (Finnish), omocromia [feminine] (Italian)
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