anamorphosis

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a form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods
A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror
an abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species
a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner
the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
Drawing or painting technique that gives a distorted image of the subject when seen from the usual viewpoint, but when viewed from a particular angle or reflected in a curved mirror shows it in true proportion. Its purpose is to amuse or mystify. It was a curious by-product of the discovery of perspective in the 14th-15th century and was regarded as a display of technical virtuosity. The first examples appear in Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks
Same as Anamorphism, 2
A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain point, or as reflected from a curved mirror or through a polyhedron, appears regular and in proportion; a deformation of an image
a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
{i} change from one form to another during evolution (study of plants); distorted picture (crooked appearance); method of producing distorted pictures
A morbid or monstrous development, or change of form, or degeneration
anamorphosis
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