Mesh term Metamorphosis, Biological
Browse to parent terms:Morphogenesis
Description
Profound physical changes during maturation of living organisms from the immature forms to the adult forms, such as from TADPOLES to frogs; caterpillars to BUTTERFLIES.Browse to child terms:
Life Cycle Stages
Molting
Parasite Encystment
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