disruptive coloration

Disruptive coloration is a camouflage technique where bold patterns, such as stripes or spots, break up the outline of an organism’s body. This visual disruption makes it harder for predators to recognize or focus on the creature as a single, identifiable target. Instead of blending into the background, the patterns confuse the predators’ perception, aiding the organism’s concealment in its environment. Common in animals like zebras and certain insects, disruptive coloration effectively uses visual contrast and patternization to prevent detection and improve survival chances.