[ap-uh-tet-ik] 
| assuming colors and forms that effect deceptive camouflage. |
| ap·a·tet·ic (āp'ə-tět'ĭk) adj. Zoology Relating to or characterized by coloration serving as natural camouflage. [Greek apatētikos, deceptive, from apatētēs, deceiver, from apateuein, to cheat, from apatē, deceit.] |