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procryptic
pro·cryp·tic
[
prō kríptik
]
adjective
Definition:
having protective coloration:
describes an animal that has a coloration or pattern of shading that acts as camouflage
[
Late 19th century. <pro-
1
+ Greek
kruptikos
(see
cryptic
), probably after protective
]
pro·cryp·ti·cal·ly
adverb
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