Meaning Of The Word Countershading
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Countershading Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Countershading?
countershading in American English
noun: the development of dark colors on parts usually exposed to the sun and of light colors on parts usually shaded, esp. as serving for protection or concealment countershading in British English noun: (in the coloration of certain animals) a pattern, serving as camouflage, in which dark colours occur on parts of the body exposed to the light and pale colours on parts in the shade |
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