metamorphosis

[US]/ˌmetə'mɔːfəsɪs/
[UK]/'mɛtə'mɔrfəsɪs/
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Translation

English definition: n. a transformation, especially the process of an insect changing from a pupa to an adult; a change in character, environment, etc.

Phrases & Collocations

undergo a metamorphosis

complete metamorphosis

metamorphosis cycle

metamorphosis stage

Example Sentences

A butterfly is produced by metamorphosis from a caterpillar.

The processes of settlement and metamorphosis of actinula of Tubularia mesembryanthemum and the effects of temperature and salinity on settlement and metamorphosis were investigated.

his metamorphosis from presidential candidate to talk-show host.

When the miracle of metamorphosis is complete, the eclosing, or rupture of a chrysalid, is one of nature's most sublime moments.

Conclusion:The main causes of the disease might be of the retrogressive metamorphosis,compens...

metamorphosis A major structural change of body shape, e.g., the change from a larval form to an a juvenile adult form, e.g. Anguilliformes, Molidae.

Morphologies of glochidium and juvenile mussel were studied during parasitic metamorphosis development of Anodonta woodiana pacifica.

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