Polymorphosis

Polymorphosis
Polymorphosis Pol`y*mor*pho"sis, n. [NL. See {Poly-}, and {Morphosis}.] (Zo["o]l.) The assumption of several structural forms without a corresponding difference in function; -- said of sponges, etc. [1913 Webster]

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  • polymorphosis — noun The assumption of several structural forms without a corresponding difference in function; said of sponges, etc …   Wiktionary

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