anamorphosis

  1. Noun.  A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror.
  2. Noun.  (biology) a form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods.
  3. Noun.  (botany) an abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species.

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