Monotropsis odorata or Chameleon Plant

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Monotropsis odorata or Chameleon Plant: The rare, wild plant that camouflages itself - chameleon like.

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FOM: Rare Woodland Plant Uses 'Cryptic Coloration' to Hide from Predators

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Cryptic Species

Cryptic Species: Not a new term, but one that intrigued us. (Not to be confused with cryptid). Referring to species that are similar morphologically (looking alike), but sometimes refused to be identified as separate species or not reproducing with each other.

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References: New Species Discovered On Whale Skeletons and Cryptic species complex.

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