AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Camouflage, also called cryptic coloration, is a defense or tactic that organisms use to disguise their appearance, usually to blend in with their surroundings. Organisms use camouflage to mask their location, identity, and movement. This allows prey to avoid predators, and for predators to sneak up on prey.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many animals have stripes or spots that help them to blend together when in groups. This makes it difficult for a predator to detect just one of these animals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Camouflage is when animals blend in with their surroundings so they are not seen by other living things. Camouflage helps an animal to protect itself from predators.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are four basic types of camouflage: concealing coloration, disruptive coloration, disguise and mimicry.