anamorphosis
noun pl. anamorphoses
- a technique of perspective to produce a distorted image that will look normal when viewed from a particular angle or with a special mirror
- Biol. a gradual change of form by evolution
See anamorphosis in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ănˌə-môrˈfə-sĭs)
noun pl. an·a·mor·pho·ses (-sēzˌ) a. An image that appears distorted unless it is viewed from a special angle or with a special instrument.
b. The production of such an image.
- Evolutionary increase in complexity of form and function.
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