Anisochromatic

/ænˌɪsoʊkroʊˈmætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Showing color variation or unequal coloration in different parts.

Etymology

From Greek aniso- (unequal) combined with chromatic (from Greek chroma, color). The term describes visual or biological phenomena where coloring is inconsistent or asymmetrical.

Kelly Says

Some animals like chameleons can make different parts of their body different colors independently—anisochromatic patterns in nature are actually camouflage superpowers that solid-colored animals can never match.

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