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    metamorphosis
    /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/

    noun

    • 1. (in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages: "the persistence of the larval tail during metamorphosis"

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  2. The word metamorphosis derives from Ancient Greek μεταμόρφωσις, "transformation, transforming", from μετα-, "after" and μορφή (morphe), "form". Hormonal control. In insects, growth and metamorphosis are controlled by hormones synthesized by endocrine glands near the front of the body .

  3. Oct 4, 2019 · Learn what metamorphosis is, how it works, and why some animals undergo it. Explore the differences between complete and incomplete metamorphosis, and see examples of insects, frogs, and other organisms that change dramatically as they grow.

  4. METAMORPHOSIS definition: 1. a complete change: 2. the process by which the young form of insects and some animals, such as…. Learn more.

  5. Metamorphosis is a biological process of dramatic change of form or structure in an individual after hatching or birth. Learn about the different types of metamorphosis, such as ametabolous, hemimetabolous, and holometabolous, and see examples from insects, amphibians, and other animals.

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  6. Aug 11, 2020 · Learn about the different types of metamorphosis, from complete to incomplete, and how they affect insects' appearance, behavior, and survival. Discover how metamorphosis helps insects avoid competing for food and explore new environments.

  7. Learn the meaning of metamorphosis, a word that describes a change of form, structure, or substance, especially by supernatural means. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for metamorphosis.

  8. Apr 29, 2011 · Learn about metamorphosis, the process of changing shape and function that some animals undergo. Find out the difference between incomplete and complete metamorphosis and see examples of insects and other animals that transform.

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