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प्रश्न
Define the following term:
Camouflage
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उत्तर
Camouflage, also called cryptic colouration, is a defense mechanism 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.
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