It is mostly brown and gray spotted or patched in cryptic coloration. Such a physiological color change implicates MC1R as a key mediator of adaptive cryptic coloration. Most species of palaeontinids exhibit cryptic coloration. This Atlantic species is a typical sit-and-wait predator with a highly cryptic coloration. This form of cryptic coloration or camouflage is used to disguise the pup's appearance. "Elysia clarki" is a relatively cryptic species (has cryptic coloration). Gelastocoridae are short ( long) and stout, with large protuberant eyes and cryptic coloration. This ability serves as crypsis, especially as cryptic coloration (camouflage). The cryptic coloration of the body varies from brown to gray. It is exclusively a terrestrial insect, and its cryptic coloration often matches its substrate. Many reef fish have also evolved cryptic coloration to confuse predators. They use cryptic coloration to avoid being detected by both prey and predators. Cryptic coloration is also used as an effective method to avoid predation. Moreover, their cryptic coloration and behavior means that their presence often remains unnoticed. Their cryptic coloration helps camouflage them from potential predators and helps reduce risk of predation.