Hidden; secret; occult.

having a secret or hidden meaning; as, cryptic symbols engraved in stone; cryptic writings.

Hidden or concealed.[1] Fin. Swe. DEFOLIATOR - Any chewing insect that consumes the leaves or needles of plants.[1] Fin. Swe.

tending to conceal by hiding or by disguising or camouflaging the shape.

having a secret or hidden meaning; "cabalistic symbols engraved in stone"; "cryptic writings"; "thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements"- John Gunther

A case of malaria where epidemiologic investigations fail to identify an apparent mode of acquisition (this term applies mainly to cases found in non-endemic countries).

Describes the behavior of remaining hidden

Similar to the background; camouflaged.

adj. Serving to help camouflage potential prey.

concealing.

an isolated case of malaria not associated with secondary cases, as determined by appropriate epidemiologicinvestigations. iurnal - during the daytime. The diurnal resting places of mosquitoes, especially newly-fed females, may be important in malaria control. IR = Entomological Inoculation Rate = mas, where ma = number of mosquito bites per night and s = proportion of those bites positive for sporozoites.

To remain undetected and hidden.

Animals that live in hidden locations, as in crevices or under rocks.

well camouflaged or hidden from view

undercover, hidden, secretive or inconspicuous. diurnal active during day light

Hidden or concealed; not readily apparent.