Metamorphosis, Biological

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.

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Tree Number(s): G07.345.500.550

MeSH Unique ID: D008675

Entry Terms:

• Biological Metamorphosis
• Biological Metamorphoses
• Metamorphoses, Biological

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Growth and Development
Morphogenesis
Metamorphosis, Biological
Life Cycle Stages
Diapause +
Larva +
Nymph
Oocysts +
Pupa
Schizonts +
Trophozoites
Molting
Parasite Encystment