Anamorphosis

Noun

1. A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror
2. (biology) a form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods
3. (mycology, lichenology) an abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species

Derived terms

• euanamorphosis
• hemianamorphosis
• teloanamorphosis

Related terms

• anamorphic