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heteromorphic

adjective
/ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

Meaning

Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.

Example Sentences

Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.

Synonyms

diverse, varied, polymorphic, multiform, different

Antonyms

uniform, identical, monomorphic

Collocations

heteromorphic stages, heteromorphic species, heteromorphic structure

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