procryptic

pro·cryp·tic

 (prō-krĭp′tĭk)
adj. Zoology
Having a pattern or coloration that acts as camouflage to protect against predation.
[Probably pro(tective) + cryptic.]
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procryptic

(prəʊˈkrɪptɪk)
adj
(Zoology) (of animals) having protective coloration
[C19: from pro-2 + Greek kruptein to conceal]
proˈcryptically adv
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pro•cryp•tic

(proʊˈkrɪp tɪk)

adj.
serving to conceal an animal from predators.
[1890–95; pro (tective) + cryptic]
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References in periodicals archive
The order Phasmatodea (leaf and stick insects) consists of approximately 3000 known species often characterized by an elongated body cavity and procryptic camouflage (Azevedo et al.
Review of the gross anatomy and microbiology of the Phasmatodea digestive tract
Am I not the procryptic colouring of a butterfly, or you the anticryptic colouring of a phantom?
Camouflage and surrealism
Bird predation and food plant specificity in closely related procryptic species.
A recent host range expansion in Junonia coenia Hubner (Nymphalidae): oviposition preference, survival, growth, and chemical defense
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