保护色 (bǎo hù sè) — protective coloration, camouflage

Definition

A biological term for an animal's natural coloring or pattern that helps it blend into the environment. Used mainly in nature, military, and science contexts.

noun

protective colorationcamouflage

Examples

保护色，。
Hěn duō dòng wù dōu yǒu bǎo hù sè, lái bǎo hù zì jǐ.
Many animals have protective coloration to protect themselves.
保护色，。
Shì bīng de yī fu yòng le bǎo hù sè, zài sēn lín lǐ bù róng yì bèi fā xiàn.
The soldiers' uniforms use camouflage, making them hard to spot in the forest.
保护色，。
Zhè zhǒng hú dié de bǎo hù sè fēi cháng wán měi, jī hū hé shù yè yí yàng.
This butterfly's protective coloration is so perfect it almost looks like a leaf.

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