Concealed mimicry

Japanese: 隠蔽的擬態 - インペイテキギタイ
Concealed mimicry
A type of animal mimicry. In the example of an inchworm that resembles a twig, the animal uses inconspicuous colors and behavior to avoid attacks by predators. Concealment. Mimesis.

Source: About Shogakukan Digital Daijisen Information | Legend

Japanese:
動物の擬態の一。尺取り虫が小枝に似せる例のように、目立たない色や行動をして捕食者の攻撃を回避する擬態。隠蔽擬態。ミメーシス。

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