1. Plural of crypsis; the state or quality of being hidden or concealed, especially as a survival strategy in animals.
Usage: biology; ecology
2. Plural of crypse; hidden or concealed places or refuges.
Usage: rare; archaic

Examples

• The crypses of various insects allow them to blend seamlessly with their environment.
• Researchers studied different crypses employed by prey species to avoid predators.
• The moth's wing patterns demonstrate remarkable crypses in forest habitats.
• Many animals rely on behavioral and morphological crypses for survival.
• The study examined how crypses vary across different ecosystems.