- syncryptic
- syn·cryp·tic
English syllables. 2014.
syncryptic
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syncryptic — (ˈ) ̷ ̷|kriptik adjective Etymology: syn + cryptic : of, relating to, or being a protective resemblance in appearance in which basically unlike organisms are similar (as in color) often through a common adaptation to their environment; also :… … Useful english dictionary
Animal colouration — has been a topic of interest and research in biology for well over a century. Colours may be cryptic (functioning as an adaptation allowing the prevention of prey detection; aposematic (functioning as a warning of unprofitability) or may be the… … Wikipedia
syntechnic — (ˈ)sin., sən.+ adjective Etymology: syn + technic : of, relating to, or being a similarity in behavior of unlike organisms due to adaptation to a common environment; also : exhibiting such similarity compare syncryptic * * * syntechnic see syn 1 … Useful english dictionary
