anamorphosis

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek ἀναμόρφωσις (anamórphōsis). === Noun === anamorphosis (countable and uncountable, plural anamorphoses) A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror. The use of this kind of image distortion. (biology) A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods. (mycology, lichenology) An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== anamorphic ==== Translations ====