col·or·a·tion
noun/ˌkʌləˈreɪʃn/
/ˌkʌləˈreɪʃn/
(British English also colouration)
[uncountable] (specialist)- the natural colours and patterns on a plant or an animal
（植物或动物的）自然色彩，自然花纹 - Many insects have bright coloration, which has evolved as a protection against predators.
许多昆虫有鲜艳的自然花纹，这是防御捕食者的一种进化。 - The coloration of the leaves is deeper purple or mauve.
叶子的颜色是深紫色或淡紫色。
Word Originearly 17th cent.: from late Latin coloratio(n-), from colorare ‘to colour’. - Many insects have bright coloration, which has evolved as a protection against predators.