procryptic
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(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.
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