Anamorphosis

n.	1.	(Persp.) 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.
	2.	(Biol.) Same as Anamorphism, 2.
	3.	(Bot.) A morbid or monstrous development, or change of form, or degeneration.

Noun	1.	anamorphosis - the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes Synonyms: anamorphism
	2.	anamorphosis - a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner Synonyms: anamorphism

anamorphism, evolution, phylogenesis, phylogeny