metamorphosis in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for metamorphosis in the English»French Dictionary

metamorphosis <pl metamorphoses> [Brit ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs, ˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪs, Am ˌmɛdəˈmɔrfəsəs] N (all contexts)

metamorphosis

métamorphose f (into en)

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métamorphose MYTH, ZOOL

metamorphosis (de qc en qc of sth into sth)

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metamorphosis in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for metamorphosis in the English»French Dictionary

metamorphosis <-oses> [ˌmetəˈmɔ:fəsɪs, Am ˌmet̬əˈmɔ:rfə-] N

metamorphosis

métamorphose f

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They undergo metamorphosis when about four years old.

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The following spring they complete metamorphosis and the cycle repeats.

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It shows meticulous observation of all the growth phases of the insects depicted, including metamorphosis.

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He unifies his subject matter through the theme of metamorphosis.

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The larvae of some species (especially those in the south, and tiger salamanders) can reach their adult size before undergoing metamorphosis.

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When metamorphosis occurs, the velum is lost, and the newly metamorphosed juvenile adopts its slug-like adult form.

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When the intermediate host completes metamorphosis it comes across a definitive host and evolves into an adult.

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Major body changes occur in metamorphosis, including the reshaping and strengthening of skull bones, the thickening of postcranial bones, and an increase in body size.

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Metamorphosis of the larvae takes place and new colonies are formed.

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After some time drifting with the current, they settle onto the seabed, undergo metamorphosis and become sedentary.

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