Definitions
- Describing the process of development or growth in an organism. - Referring to the structural changes that occur during the development of an organism. - Talking about the gradual transformation of an organism from one form to another.
- Describing the process of transformation from one form to another in an organism. - Referring to the physical changes that occur during the life cycle of an organism. - Talking about the complete and dramatic transformation of an organism from one stage to another.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a process of change or transformation in an organism.
- 2Both words are used in biology and zoology contexts.
- 3Both words refer to the physical changes that occur in an organism over time.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Morphosis refers to gradual changes, while metamorphosis describes a complete and dramatic transformation.
- 2Degree: Metamorphosis involves a more significant degree of change than morphosis.
- 3Usage: Morphosis is less commonly used than metamorphosis.
- 4Examples: Morphosis is often used to describe the development of an organism, while metamorphosis is used to describe the transformation of an organism from one stage to another, such as a caterpillar to a butterfly.
Remember this!
Morphosis and metamorphosis are synonyms that describe the process of change or transformation in an organism. However, morphosis refers to gradual changes, while metamorphosis describes a complete and dramatic transformation. Metamorphosis involves a more significant degree of change than morphosis, and it is more commonly used in everyday language.
