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protective coloration; camouflage color
Body coloring that lets an animal blend into its surroundings so that predators or prey cannot easily see it. A biology term, also used figuratively for anything that helps someone go unnoticed.
カメレオンは保護色を持つ。
Chameleons have protective coloration.
この虫は葉っぱと同じ保護色をしている。
This insect has protective coloration the same as the leaves.
雪の中では白い毛が保護色になり、敵から身を守る。
In the snow, white fur becomes protective coloration and protects them from enemies.
A biology term for coloring that camouflages an animal against its background. Contrast with 警告色 (warning coloration), which makes an animal conspicuous.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 保護色をしている: to have protective coloration
- 保護色になる: to serve as camouflage
- 周りの保護色: camouflage matching the surroundings
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 迷彩: camouflage pattern — man-made, as on military uniforms and vehicles
- 擬態: mimicry — imitating another object or creature in shape as well as color