heteromorphic
/ˌhɛtəroʊˈmɔːrfɪk/
adjective
- Having different forms, shapes, or structures at different stages of life or in different individuals of the same species.
- Many insects are heteromorphic, looking completely different as larvae than as adults.
- The heteromorphic leaves of the plant change shape as they grow from the base to the top.
- In some fish, males and females are heteromorphic, with different colors and fin shapes.
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