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Metamorphosis

noun

A process of transformation from one stage to a very different stage in an animal's life.

Example Sentences

"A caterpillar goes through metamorphosis to become a butterfly."

"Metamorphosis allows tadpoles to develop into frogs."

Synonyms & Related Terms

transformationchange

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