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counter shading

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coun⋅ter⋅shad⋅ing

  [koun-ter-shey-ding]
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–noun Zoology.
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.
Origin:
1895–1900; counter- + shading
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