countershading en · NOUN
Etymology
From counter- + shading.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A pattern of animal coloration, existing as a form of camouflage, characterised by darker pigmentation of the upper side and lighter of the underside.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| countershadings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pt contrassombreamento (Pattern of animal colouration)