Source : WordNet®

anamorphosis
     n 1: the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long
          series of gradual changes [syn: {anamorphism}]
     2: a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image
        distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when
        viewed in a special manner [syn: {anamorphism}]
     [also: {anamorphoses} (pl)]

anamorphoses
     See {anamorphosis}