anamorphism

Noun	1.	anamorphism - the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes anamorphosis phylogenesis, phylogeny, evolution - (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
	2.	anamorphism - metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals metamorphism - change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat of introduction of new chemical substances katamorphism - metamorphism that occurs at or near the earth's surface; breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones
	3.	anamorphism - a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner anamorphosis copy - a secondary representation of an original; "she made a copy of the designer dress"

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