anamorphosis
n 1: the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long
series of gradual changes [syn: {anamorphism}]
2: a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image
distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when
viewed in a special manner [syn: {anamorphism}]
[also: {anamorphoses} (pl)]
anamorphoses
See {anamorphosis}