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Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis is the process of a dramatic change in body form of an animal during its life cycle. This change can be a complete structural transformation, such as a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, or a gradual change in size or color. Metamorphosis is important in the life of many animals, such as frogs, crab…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 15× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Metamorphosis is the process of a dramatic change in body form of an animal during its life cycle. This change can be a complete structural transformation, such as a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, or a gradual change in size or color. Metamorphosis is important in the life of many animals, such as frogs, crabs and moths, as it is the key process that helps them transition into their mature and reproductive life stages. Metamorphosis also plays a key role in the ecosystems of many environments, by allowing organisms to adapt to their changing environment.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 15 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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