Coloration

Natural pigmentation or visual appearance of an object or organism.

coloration pigmentation

Coloration refers to the natural pigmentation or visual appearance of an object, organism, or surface. It plays a crucial role in biology for camouflage, communication, and attraction, as well as in art, design, and industry.

Coloration comes from the Old French 'colorier', meaning 'to color'.

Coloration is how we see colors in nature, like the bright red of a ladybug or the green leaves on a tree.

What is coloration? It refers to natural pigmentation or visual appearance
Why is coloration important? It helps organisms camouflage, attract mates, or signal danger
How does coloration work? Pigments and structures interact with light to create different colors

Appearance Pigmentation

Albinism Melanism Iridescence

character trait natural phenomenon perceptual characteristic