anamorphosis

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Synonyms: anamorphoses, anamorphosy, anamorphose, anamorphous

Antonyms: anamorphoses, anamorphosy, anamorphose, anamorphous

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Noun

1. A [[distorted]] [[image]] of an [[object]] that may be viewed correctly from a specific [[angle]] or with a specific [[mirror]].
2. The use of this kind of image [[distortion]].
3. {{lb|en|biology}} A form of [[limited]] [[metamorphosis]] in some [[arthropod]]s.
4. {{lb|en|mycology|lichenology}} An abnormal form of some [[lichen]]s or [[fungi]] that gives the appearance of a different [[species]].

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