In biology terms the difference between metamorphosis and morphogenesis
is that metamorphosis is a change in the form and often habits of an animal after the embryonic stage during normal development. (e.g. the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly or a tadpole into a frog. while morphogenesis is the differentiation of tissues and subsequent growth of structures in an organism.
As nouns the difference between metamorphosis and morphogenesis
is that metamorphosis is a transformation, such as that of magic or by sorcery while morphogenesis is the differentiation of tissues and subsequent growth of structures in an organism.
metamorphosis
Noun
(metamorphoses)
A transformation, such as that of magic or by sorcery
A noticeable change in character, appearance, function or condition.
(biology) A change in the form and often habits of an animal after the embryonic stage during normal development. (e.g. the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly or a tadpole into a frog.)
(pathology) A change in the structure of a specific body tissue. Usually degenerative.
Related terms
* metamorphic
* metamorphose
* metamorphosize
* metamorphism
Derived terms
* metramorphosis
morphogenesis
Noun
(-)
(biology) The differentiation of tissues and subsequent growth of structures in an organism
Related terms
*morphogene
*morphogenic
