NALT

Preferred term

camouflage

Topic

Camouflage is a defense mechanism that animals use to disguise their appearance, color, usually to blend in with their surroundings. It prevents prey organisms from being detected or correctly recognized by the predators.

defensive behavior

mimicry (behavior)

cryptic coloration
protective resemblances

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

95007

Spanish

camuflaje

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/299313

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Created 5/3/17, last modified 10/29/20