An assassin bug (upper left) camouflaged with detritus. The bent-toed gecko, a predator, doesn't notice. Example of crypsis

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An incredibly well-camouflaged assassin bug (upper left) covers itself with detritus. The bent-toed gecko, a potential predator, does not notice it. This is an excellent example of crypsis.

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Size: 3800px × 2533px
Location: Indonesia
Photo credit: © Jason Bazzano / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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