Concolorous

Concolorous refers to the state of being the same color throughout. This term is often used in various fields such as biology, botany, and entomology to describe the uniform coloration of an organism or part of an organism.

Etymology

The term 'concolorous' is derived from the Latin words 'con' meaning 'with' or 'together', and 'color'. Thus, it literally translates to 'with the same color'.

Usage in Biology

In biology, concolorous is used to describe an organism or part of an organism that is the same color all over. For example, a concolorous bird would be a bird whose feathers are all the same color. This is in contrast to birds with multicolored plumage.

Usage in Botany

In botany, the term concolorous is used to describe plants or parts of plants that are the same color throughout. For example, a concolorous leaf would be a leaf that is the same color on both the upper and lower surfaces. This is in contrast to leaves that are different colors on the upper and lower surfaces, which are described as 'discolorous'.

Usage in Entomology

In entomology, concolorous is used to describe insects that are the same color all over. For example, a concolorous butterfly would be a butterfly whose wings are all the same color. This is in contrast to butterflies with multicolored wings.

See Also

• Coloration (biology)
• Animal coloration
• Plant coloration