Hypermetamorphosis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypermetamorphosis is a noun meaning (biology) A kind of complete metamorphosis in which the different larval instars represent two or more different forms of larva.
Meaning
(biology) A kind of complete metamorphosis in which the different larval instars represent two or more different forms of larva.
More Meanings
- (neurology) A neurobehavioral disorder that involves patients grabbing objects in view and starting the appropriate behavior associated with it at an inappropriate time.
Example Sentences
The features of Kluver-Bucy syndrome include visual agnosia, hypermetamorphosis (distortion of objects), hypersexuality, language disorder and aphasia, hyperorality, placidity, flat affect, and memory dysfunction.
Word Forms
- hypermetamorphoses
Synonyms for hypermetamorphosis
Depending on context, synonyms include hypermetamorphism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypermetamorphism, holometamorphosis, holometabolism, metamorph, hemimetabolism, hemimetamorphosis.
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