countershading
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n.NounProtective coloration in an animal, characterized by darker coloring on parts normally exposed to the most light and lighter coloring on parts that are normally shaded.
Countershading is a common camouflage technique in animals.
n.NounA technique used in art to create the illusion of three-dimensionality by applying darker shades to areas that would naturally be lit and lighter shades to areas that would be in shadow.
Artists use countershading to create a three-dimensional effect in their paintings.
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Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
- This countershading helps it blend in with its environment,
This countershading helps it blend in with its environment,
All About Dolphins for Kids: Dolphins for Children - FreeSchool
- This type of coloring is called countershading.
This type of coloring is called countershading.
Penguin Song - Penguin Dance Songs for Kids - Children’s Songs by The Learning Station
- Their tuxedo appearance is called countershading
Their tuxedo appearance is called countershading
My Solo Trip to Carlsbad, California
- And then his countershading camouflage is really interesting.
And then his countershading camouflage is really interesting.
Sky Sharks: Shark Surveillance | SharkFest | National Geographic
- A type of camouflage, known as countershading gives these sharks the predatory edge.
A type of camouflage, known as countershading gives these sharks the predatory edge.