metachrosis

/ ˌmɛtəˈkrəʊsɪs /

noun

1. zoology the ability of some animals, such as chameleons, to change their colour

Word History and Origins

Origin of metachrosis¹

C19: from meta- + Greek khrōs colour

Example Sentences

The following description of metachrosis in seven specimens from the Ro Claro illustrates the change.

From Project Gutenberg

The coloration in the living frogs is highly variable due to extreme metachrosis.

From Project Gutenberg