how crypsis occurs? Is there information (journal, book, etc.) easy to understand? Why animal hide in nature, wthat is the resaon. Is there information (journal, book, etc.) easy to understand? wath are the reason of camouflage in animal? Color, Shape, etc.
Like other types of camouflage, crypsis (or background matching) is commonly treated as a defense system of many species of prey. There is a vast literature dealing with the subject. Firstly, I suggest that you consult a textbook on animal behavior – e.g. ‘Animal behavior’ (Rubenstein & Alcock) or ‘An introduction to behavioural ecology’ (Davies, Krebs & West). In addition to defining basic concepts, a good textbook helps us to situate parochial topics in a broader context. The two articles cited below can help you move on with your studies:
+ Wilkinson & Sherratt (2008) The art of concealment. Biologist 55: 10-5; and Stevens & Merilaita (2009) Animal camouflage: current issues and new perspectives. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, B 364: 423-7.
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