Anamorphosis
- Pronunciation
- /an-am-orf-ee-sis/
- Category
- Development
- Singular
- Anamorphosis
- Plural
- Anamorphoses
Definition
A type of development in which an organism grows by adding body segments after a molt. This process is characteristic of proturans.
Etymology
From Greek 'ana-', meaning 'again', and 'morphe', meaning 'form'.
Example
The first stage of development in proturans, called the prelarva, has nine abdominal segments. During anamorphosis, an additional abdominal segment is added between molts.
Related Terms
- Protura
- Growth
- Molting
Usage Notes
Anamorphosis is a form of growth that involves adding body segments rather than simply increasing in size.