Diversicolored

/ˌdɪvɜːrsɪˈkʌlərd/ adjective

Definition

Having many different colors; displaying a variety of colors or hues.

Etymology

From Latin 'diversi-' (many, different) + 'colored' (from Latin 'color'). This compound word specifically describes multi-colored appearance.

Kelly Says

A diversicolored coral reef looks like an underwater rainbow because evolution has given fish wild color patterns to signal identity, warn predators, or attract mates.

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