ap·a·tet·ic ( p  -t t  k)adj. Zoology Relating to or characterized by coloration serving as natural camouflage. [Greek apat  tikos, deceptive, from apatts, deceiver, from apateuein, to cheat, from apat, deceit.] |
apatetic [ˌæpəˈtɛtɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of or relating to coloration that disguises and protects an animal
[from Greek apatētikos deceitful, from apateuein to deceive]
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