MCQ
Capacity of amphibians to change colour is called
  • Metachrosis
  • B
    Metachronous
  • C
    Synchronous
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: A.
Metachrosis
a
(a)Ability to change colour as in amphibians by expansion and contraction of pigment cells is called metachrosis.

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