An image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner

• The evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Anamorphosis or Anamorphogenesis refers to postembryonic development and moulting in Arthropoda that results in the addition of abdominal body segments, even after sexual maturity. An example of this occurs in proturans and millipedes . Category:Developmental ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes [syn: anamorphism ] a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror 2 (context biology English) a form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods 3 (context mycology lichenology English) an abnormal form of ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"distorted projection or drawing that looks normal from a particular angle or with a certain mirror," 1727, from Greek anamorphosis "transformation," noun of action from anamorphoein "to transform," from ana "up" (see ana- ) + morphosis , from morphe "form" ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Anamorphosis \An`a*mor"pho*sis\, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to form anew; ? again + ? to form; morfh` form.] (Persp.) A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain point, or as reflected ...