crypsis
The ability of an organism to avoid observationThe ability of an organism to avoid observation.
/ˈkɹɪpsɪs/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The ability of an organism to avoid observation.
Origin
Probably directly from Ancient Greek κρύψις (krúpsis, “hiding, concealment”); compare LatiProbably directly from Ancient Greek κρύψις (krúpsis, “hiding, concealment”); compare Latin crypsis. Doublet of krypsis.
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