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DC Comics superhero
Metamorpho (Rex Mason) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bob Haney and Ramona Fradon, the character debuted
Metamorpho
Superhero team
time, and introduced the original line-up of Batman, Black Lightning, Metamorpho, Geo-Force, Katana, Halo and Looker. A later incarnation of the Outsiders
Outsiders_(comics)
American actor (born 1983)
the robot Dennis Caleb McCoy in Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020), and Metamorpho in Superman (2025). In 2025, he also starred in the second season of the
Anthony_Carrigan_(actor)
Comics character
to the superhero Metamorpho in most comic book stories and their adaptations. He is responsible for turning Rex Mason into Metamorpho out of spite after
Simon_Stagg
Comics character
American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Metamorpho #10 (February 1967), written by Bob Haney and drawn by Sal Trapani. Element
Element_Girl
English writer (born 1960)
including...'Metamorpho' scripted by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Michael Allred." Minnick, Remy (30 January 2009). "Gaiman & Allred on Metamorpho". Comic
Neil_Gaiman
DC Studios film by James Gunn
including Krypto. Superman is imprisoned with the metahuman Metamorpho. Luthor uses Metamorpho's infant son Joey as leverage to force him to transmute one
Superman_(2025_film)
American comics artist (1926–2024)
illustrating Aquaman and Brenda Starr, Reporter, and co-creating the superhero Metamorpho. Her career began in 1950 and lasted until her retirement in January 2024
Ramona_Fradon
Comics character
industrialist Simon Stagg and is the long-term love interest of the superhero Metamorpho. Sapphire Stagg made her cinematic debut in the DC Universe film Superman
Sapphire_Stagg
American comic book series
by Wonder Woman's younger sister Wonder Girl in her first appearance. Metamorpho was created by Haney and artist Ramona Fradon in The Brave and the Bold
The_Brave_and_the_Bold
American actor (born 1971)
Duane, and in The Wonder Years as Wayne's best friend Wart. He voiced Metamorpho in Batman: The Brave and the Bold, JT and Jimmy Jones in Ben 10, and reprised
Scott_Menville
Paperback line from DC Comics
66, 68, 88, 101 Metamorpho #1–17 Bob Haney Ramona Fradon, Sal Trapani, Joe Orlando, Mike Sekowsky, Jim Aparo 592 Jun 17, 2025 Metamorpho #13 978-1799501848
DC_Finest_trade_paperbacks
Human with superpowers in DC Universe
alien) and Wonder Woman (a near-goddess) just as it is to characters like Metamorpho (a mutated human) and Lilith Clay (a human born with psychic abilities)
Metahuman
Fictional character in the DC Comics Universe
by Metamorpho of the Outsiders, who hopes she can return him to his human form. Jace agrees after learning that Brion is alive. After Metamorpho is apparently
Helga_Jace
Brazilian telenovela series
Caminhos do Coração (English: Ways of the Heart) is a Brazilian telenovela aired on Rede Record. Created by Tiago Santiago and directed by Alexandre Avancini
Caminhos_do_Coração
American actor (1961–2023)
Vinnie Ventresca Recurring cast: Season 3 2002 Justice League Rex Mason/Metamorpho (voice) Episode: "Metamorphosis" 2002–03 Robbery Homicide Division Lieutenant
Tom_Sizemore
Comics anthology series from DC Comics
Metamorpho, issue #5, Manhunter, issue #7, the Creeper, issue #9, the Golden Age character Doctor Fate, and issue #13, the New Gods. The Metamorpho feature
1st_Issue_Special
American comic book writer (1926–2004)
Teen Titans as well as characters such as Lance Bruner, Black Manta, Metamorpho, Eclipso, Cain, and the Super-Sons. Haney grew up in Philadelphia, where
Bob_Haney
Comic book series by DC Comics
20, 2024. Bird, Jared (December 2, 2024). "Interview: A glimpse into METAMORPHO and ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN with Al Ewing". The Beat. Retrieved February
Absolute_Green_Lantern
Metamorpho. For years, Java has feelings for Simon's daughter Sapphire Stagg, but is unable to win her heart because she is in love with Metamorpho.
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Doe Founding member. Active in the Outsiders. Katana Tatsu Yamashiro Metamorpho Rex Mason Looker Emily Briggs The Adventures of the Outsiders #34 (June
List_of_Outsiders_members
DC Comics superhero
upon Simon Stagg's plot to open a portal to the Dark Multiverse with Metamorpho transmutated to Nth Metal. While trying to get Stagg to close the portal
Mister Terrific (Michael Holt)
Mister_Terrific_(Michael_Holt)
Team of comic book superheroes
where he believes he is the Aztec sun god.Superman, the Sandman, and Metamorpho rescue the amnesiac Shining Knight from the hordes of Genghis Khan. Hawkman
Seven_Soldiers_of_Victory
Topics referred to by the same term
series Shift (DC Comics), a DC Comics character who is a fragment of Metamorpho Shift (Marvel Comics), a Marvel Comics character who is a clone of Miles
Shift
DC Comics character
Batman and the Outsiders, we brought in, of course, Black Lightning and Metamorpho, who were pre-existing characters, which we thought would give the series
Katana_(DC_Comics)
2024 American comic book initiative
2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025. "DC Announces New Comic Book Series 'Metamorpho: The Element Man'". DC. September 21, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024
DC_All_In
Comics character
employment, to help separate Metamorpho from Chemo, though Ray confesses he has no idea how Stagg knew of Metamorpho's condition. Throughout all of this
Ray_(Ray_Terrill)
Planet in the DC Comics universe
– The Bizarro version of Martian Manhunter. Bizarro Metamorpho – The Bizarro version of Metamorpho. Bizarro Mister Terrific – The Bizarro version of Mister
Bizarro_World
American comic book artist (1911–1994)
the story to urge readers to keep the series alive. Boltinoff revived Metamorpho as the backup feature in World's Finest Comics #218–220 and #229 after
Murray_Boltinoff
Comic book series by DC Comics
Cardy was the cover artist for World's Finest Comics for issues #212–228. Metamorpho was the backup feature in issues #218–220 and #229 after the character
World's_Finest_Comics
2025 children's movie tie-in book
reveal the identity of Joey Mason, a character from the film who is Metamorpho's son, as well as provided an early look at an original villain in the
Superman:_Friends_and_Foes!
0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Josephine MacDonald, also known as Josie Mac, is a police officer who had a promising career ahead
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DC Comics superhero
Comics. Wilson, G. Willow, Tony Bedard (w). Outsiders: Five of a Kind – Metamorpho/Aquaman, no. 1 (October 2007). DC Comics. Green, Michael (w). Superman/Batman
Aquaman
DC Comics character
re-appeared in the pages of Batman/Superman: World's Finest #16 with Metamorpho abilities labeled NewMazo with aide by Will Magnus of the Metal Men. It
Amazo
Comic book superhero
thwarting Simon Stagg's plot to open a portal to the Dark Multiverse using Metamorpho, who had been transmuted to Nth Metal. While trying to get Stagg to close
Plastic_Man
American comic book
(September 1970). Murray Boltinoff became the title's editor until Issue #418. Metamorpho was the backup feature in Issues #413–418 after which the character had
Action_Comics
Canadian-American Biologist and Writer
Milne, Margery J. (1940). "A new species of Rhyacophila, described from metamorpho-types (Rhyacophilidae; Trichoptera)". Bulletin of the Brooklyn Entomological
Lorus_Milne
American actor (born 1962)
Detective Ethan Slaughter 2 episodes 2013 Beware the Batman Rex Mason / Metamorpho (voice) 3 episodes 2014–2018 The Last Ship Commander / Captain Mike Slattery
Adam_Baldwin
List of characters whose names start with S
super-strength. Shift is a fragment of Metamorpho who obtained sentience and took on the name of Shift. Metamorpho attempts to re-assimilate his "twin"
List of DC Comics characters: S
List_of_DC_Comics_characters:_S
American comic book series
Comics series about a group of the same name formed by Mr. Terrific, Metamorpho, Plastic Man and Phantom Girl. Tom is reared in a high-gravity chamber
Tom_Strong
2024 animated superhero film trilogy
Firestorm, Guy Gardner, Hawk and Dove, Katana, Mento, the Metal Men, Metamorpho, Negative Woman, Nighthawk, Red Star, Red Tornado, Speedy, Star Sapphire
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths
Justice_League:_Crisis_on_Infinite_Earths
Comic book limited series by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger
Lantern. Green Arrow, Black Canary, Atom, Plastic Man, Elongated Man, Metamorpho, the Metal Men, and the Doom Patrol are all called to Superman's Fortress
Justice_(DC_Comics)
American comics artist and writer (born 1959)
writer/creator Marv Wolfman on the Nightwing series for issues #125–128. On Metamorpho: Year One, Jurgens was writer and penciller for the first two issues with
Dan_Jurgens
Topics referred to by the same term
Family, a fictional group of aliens battled by the DC Comics character Metamorpho The Family, a professional wrestling tag team consisting of Tony D'Angelo
Family_(disambiguation)
Manticore Más y Menos Matter Master Maxi-Man Maxwell Lord Max Mercury Mento Metamorpho Mind-Grabber Kid Mirage Mirror Master Miss America Mist Mister 104 Mister
List of metahumans in DC Comics
List_of_metahumans_in_DC_Comics
Comic book series
Army Harley Quinn and Power Girl Legends of Tomorrow Firestorm Metal Men Metamorpho Sugar and Spike Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death Prez Raven Suicide
Supergirl_(comic_book)
British comics writer (born 1977)
September 2024, it was announced that Ewing would pen the ongoing series Metamorpho: The Element Man with Steve Lieber illustrating and set to debut in December
Al_Ewing
Shared universe of the comic stories published by DC Comics
Army Harley Quinn and Power Girl Legends of Tomorrow Firestorm Metal Men Metamorpho Sugar and Spike Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death Prez Raven Suicide
DC_Universe
American animated television series
Professor Carter Nichols, Chief, Perry White, Brainiac Scott Menville – Metamorpho Jason C. Miller – Doll Man, Black Condor Pat Musick – Martha Wayne (in
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Batman:_The_Brave_and_the_Bold
of Stagg Enterprise. He is also responsible for turning Rex Mason into Metamorpho. Sapphire Stagg (voiced by Emmanuelle Chriqui) is Simon Stagg's daughter
List of Beware the Batman characters
List_of_Beware_the_Batman_characters
DC Comics superhero
on Markovia for various reasons of their own. Veteran heroes Batman, Metamorpho, and Black Lightning join forces with Geo-Force and two other new heroes
Geo-Force
Action figure toyline
version Superman 2 alternate hands, display stand and card Superman version Metamorpho 2 alternate hands, display stand and card Cyborg Superman 2 alternate
DC_Multiverse_(toy_line)
Finnish experimental rock band
Records) 1996 Hissi, CD (Metamorphos / Captain Trip Records (Japan)) 1997 Fraten, CD (Metamorphos) 1998 Pori, CD (Metamorphos), 2000 CD (Feldspar (USA))
Circle_(Finnish_band)
American Records in New Jersey
(Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Plastic Man, Green Lantern, Aquaman and Metamorpho) and Marvel (Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Hulk and Captain America)
Peter_Pan_Records
Comic book series
Army Harley Quinn and Power Girl Legends of Tomorrow Firestorm Metal Men Metamorpho Sugar and Spike Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death Prez Raven Suicide
Worlds'_Finest
superpowered teenagers known as the Outsiders (Black Lightning, Katana, and Metamorpho) who are being influenced by Slug, a deformed crime boss. 7 7 "Dawn of
List of Batman: The Brave and the Bold episodes
List_of_Batman:_The_Brave_and_the_Bold_episodes
4, 2015. "DC Reveals 8 New Limited Series – Metal Men, Sugar & Spike, Metamorpho, More". Newsarama. June 14, 2023. Archived from the original on July 8
List_of_Batman_family_enemies
Japanese anime television series
snail creature, whose acidic form starts to melt away Phos's body. 3 "Metamorphos" Transliteration: "Metamorufosu" (Japanese: メタモルフォス) Kenji Mutō Kazuyuki
Land of the Lustrous (TV series)
Land_of_the_Lustrous_(TV_series)
Fictional character published by DC Comics
sexual relationship with the country's ruler Ratun Bennin; in actuality, Metamorpho used a hallucinogenic compound to fool the dictator. She compromised the
Thunder_(DC_Comics)
member of the Justice League and Miss Martian's uncle. Designation: 07. Metamorpho / Rex Mason (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) is a member of Batman's vigilante
List of Young Justice characters
List_of_Young_Justice_characters
Comics line
After Simon Stagg opens a portal to the Dark Multiverse, Mister Terrific, Metamorpho, Plastic Man and Phantom Girl join forces to escape the Dark Multiverse
The_New_Age_of_DC_Heroes
1993 limited series published by DC Comics
Arrow, Elongated Man, Aquaman, Adam Strange, Animal Man, The Creeper, and Metamorpho, as well as successors such as Hal Jordan (Alan Scott's successor as Green
The_Golden_Age_(comics)
1998 studio album by Circle
and geographical facts about the city. It was originally released on Metamorphos Records in 1998, before receiving a US release on Feldspar Records in
Pori_(album)
American animated science fiction comedy television series
2012 (2012-10-26) 124a N/A Aseefa needs a dance partner, so she asks Sheen. 22b "MetamorphoSheen" Chad Van De Keere Jim Hope, Sean Presant, and Allen Jay Zipper October 26
Planet_Sheen
another dimension and wanted to take over the Earth before being opposed by Metamorpho and Element Girl. He traps the two in a sub-atomic universe until they
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Part of Stephen King's fictional Maine
(July 12, 2014). "The Flash Recruits William Sadler to Play Simon Stagg; Metamorpho On the Way?". Comicbook.com. Retrieved June 28, 2020. Map of Maine from
Castle_Rock_(Stephen_King)
Ability to physically transform in mythology, folklore and speculative fiction
prominent being Beast Boy, Plastic Man, Martian Manhunter, Miss Martian, Metamorpho, and the Clayfaces. The Star Trek universe features a number of shapeshifting
Shapeshifting
American animated television series
Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure in 1967 had prompted Filmation to produce a Metamorpho pilot and begin development on other similar series. These plans were
The_Batman/Superman_Hour
DC Comics character
Thinker appears in JLA: The Nail #2. He was killed by the brainwashed Metamorpho on the orders of the mutated Jimmy Olsen who sought to isolate Earth from
Thinker_(DC_Comics)
Comics character
Katana and Black Lightning; he spars with both as well as Batgirl and Metamorpho on a regular basis. During his tenure with the Outsiders, Lady Shiva took
Duke_Thomas_(character)
DC Comics character
of Man-Bat. March's Man-Bat form fought Batman and the Outsiders until Metamorpho perfected the Man-Bat Serum cure and sprayed it through the structure
Man-Bat
Online compendium of Bioinformatics & related software tools
sources, the National Library of Medicine also provides supporting tools. MetamorphoSys - customizes the Metathesaurus for specific applications, for instance
Unified Medical Language System
Unified_Medical_Language_System
Fictional superhero team
Gypsy, Hawk and Dove, Hourman, Ice, Johnny Thunder and Thunderbolt, Metamorpho, Mr. Terrific, Nemesis, Obsidian, Orion, Plastic Man, Question, Ray, Red
Justice_League_in_other_media
1999 studio album by Circle
the Finnish experimental rock band Circle. It was released in 1999 by Metamorphos, and re-issued the following year by tUMULt with an extra track. Allmusic's
Andexelt
#3 and were created by Jeff Lemire and Ivan Reis. When Simon Stagg had Metamorpho transmute himself into the Nth Metal in order to access the Dark Multiverse
List of teams and organizations in DC Comics
List_of_teams_and_organizations_in_DC_Comics
American comic book artist (1911–1994)
1964. Paris's last regular assignment from DC was inking the self-titled Metamorpho comic book, for which he inked 15 of the 17 issues between July 1965 and
Charles_Paris
Finnish band
(Lonestar, 2005) Burn Rock'n'Roll (Rastrillo, 2006) Close to Disaster (Metamorphos, 1997) Get Down or Get Out (Bad Afro, 1998) It's Time to Testify (Bad
The_Flaming_Sideburns
Superhero comic book published by DC Comics
This has been brought up by Helga Jace, Lady Clayface, Man-Bat, and Metamorpho. Additionally, public opinion has turned against Batman while Wayne Enterprises
Doomsday_Clock_(comics)
American comic book artist and writer
wife Laura Allred. Allred worked again with Neil Gaiman in 2009 on the Metamorpho feature in Wednesday Comics. The Madman All-New Giant-Size Super-Ginchy
Mike_Allred
Topics referred to by the same term
Fossil Fighters: Champions Rex Mason, a DC Comics superhero known as Metamorpho Rex, a main character in the franchise Dinosaur King Rex (musical), a
Rex
Topics referred to by the same term
(board game) Java (comics), a villain appearing in the DC Comics series Metamorpho Java the Caveman, a character in the French-Canadian animated series Martin
Java_(disambiguation)
Canadian TV series
aquatic adults. Later in life, Plurns swim into the underwater Volcano Metamorpho and are erupted with wings, living the rest of their lives in the sky
King_(2003_TV_series)
Italian-American illustrator, writer, editor and cartoonist (1927–1998)
(1985) Looney Tunes Magazine #1 (writer) (1990) 'Mazing Man #5 (1986) Metamorpho #5–6 (1966) The Phantom #1–4 (1988) Phantom Stranger vol. 2 #15 (plotter)
Joe_Orlando
Japanese actor and director (born 1971)
Rise of the Beasts Agent Burke Glen Powell Twisters Tyler Owens Alexander Skarsgård The Northman Amleth Anthony Carrigan Superman Rex Mason / Metamorpho
Kenjiro_Tsuda
DC Comics superhero adaptations
Terrific, and Guy Gardner respectively. Anthony Carrigan was cast as Metamorpho right after. In November, Nicholas Hoult was cast to play Lex Luthor.
Superman_in_film
Comic book series published in 2000
powers to do so. Other depowered heroes, such as Rex Mason, formerly Metamorpho, see this as a turn for the better now that they are human again. Heroes
JLA:_Act_of_God
American comic book artist (1930–2023)
Spider-Man. During this time, a DC editor offered Romita to work on their Metamorpho character, but he declined. Lee wrote a two-part Daredevil story for issues
John_Romita_Sr.
Comics character
sisters (first Vivian, and later Constance) fell in love with fellow hero Metamorpho. The first two Crimson Foxes are currently deceased. Vivian D'Aramis was
Crimson_Fox
Tui Kilowog Guardians of the Universe Jimmy Olsen Lobo Lois Lane Mera Metamorpho Merlin New Gods Forager Highfather Orion Lightray Steve Trevor Amazo Aresia
List of DC Animated Universe characters
List_of_DC_Animated_Universe_characters
Fictional type of cyborg in DC Comics
Green Arrow, Mister Terrific, Black Lightning, Black Canary, Blue Beetle, Metamorpho, Booster Gold, and Sasha Bordeaux to Earth's orbit using intel from Booster
OMAC_(comics)
Fictional character, an elemental creature in the DC Comics Universe
Army Harley Quinn and Power Girl Legends of Tomorrow Firestorm Metal Men Metamorpho Sugar and Spike Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death Prez Raven Suicide
Swamp_Thing
1967 American TV series or program
of Superboy. Due to the success of the show, Filmation had produced a Metamorpho pilot and planned pilots for Plastic Man and Wonder Woman. A DC Comics
The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure
The_Superman/Aquaman_Hour_of_Adventure
Comic book antihero
powered supervillain named Ahk-ton (whose powers resemble the future hero Metamorpho), who is working with the notorious immortal Vandal Savage.[citation needed]
Black_Adam
US comic book
special featuring Doctor Fate, the Spectre, Animal Man, Enchantress, Metamorpho, Congorilla, El Diablo, and Bizarro World. A new monthly incarnation focusing
Secret_Origins
Sub-line of the DC Universe toy brand
Collect and Connect figure for this wave is Metamorpho, labeled "Rex Mason, the Element Man". Metamorpho includes snap-on accessories, including a giant
DC_Universe_Classics
Group of fictional characters
Chemo). The Metal Men co-starred with other DC heroes such as the Atom, Metamorpho, and Batman in The Brave and the Bold #55 (September 1964), #66 (July
Metal_Men
2013–16 DC Comics video game tie-in series
breaks into a Regime armory to steal the Mother Box, but after killing Metamorpho, he is captured by Raven and Cyborg. It is revealed that Deathstroke uploaded
Injustice: Gods Among Us (comics)
Injustice:_Gods_Among_Us_(comics)
Army Harley Quinn and Power Girl Legends of Tomorrow Firestorm Metal Men Metamorpho Sugar and Spike Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death Prez Raven Suicide
List of The New 52 imprint publications
List_of_The_New_52_imprint_publications
American comic book series
2015). "DC Reveals 8 New Limited Series - Metal Men, Sugar & Spike, Metamorpho, More". Newsarama. Archived from the original on September 17, 2015. Phegley
Sugar_and_Spike
#9 Zatanna 1964 (November) DC Gardner Fox, Murphy Anderson Hawkman #4 Metamorpho 1965 (January) DC Bob Haney, Ramona Fradon The Brave and the Bold #57
List_of_superhero_debuts
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Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Rays of Sun Light
Boy/Male
Sikh
Victor in wars, Victorious
Girl/Female
Indian, Malayalam
Consolation
Girl/Female
Egyptian
Born during war.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Gift; he that gives.
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Lucky
Boy/Male
Indian
God Vishnu
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Indian
Intelligent
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Free; Independence
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n. pl.
Those insects which have an incomplete metamorphosis.
imp. & p. p.
of Metamorphose
v. t.
To change the form of; to change in shape or appearance; to metamorphose; as, a caterpillar is ultimately transformed into a butterfly.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Metamorphose
n.
Change of one from of material into another, as in assimilation; metabolism; metamorphosis.
n.
Same as Metamorphosis.
n.
A kind of metamorphosis, in certain insects, in which the larva itself undergoes remarkable changes of form and structure during its growth.
pl.
of Metamorphosis
n.
Any change in an organism which alters its general character and mode of life, as in the development of the germ into the embryo, the egg into the animal, the larva into the insect (metamorphosis), etc.; also, the change which the histological units of a tissue are prone to undergo. See Metamorphosis.
a.
Having an incomplete metamorphosis, the larvae differing from the adults chiefly in laking wings, as in the grasshoppers and cockroaches.
a.
Having a complete metamorphosis;-said of certain insects, as the butterflies and bees.
v. t.
To change the outward form or appearance of; to metamorphose; to transform.
v. t. & i.
To transmute; to transform; to metamorphose.
n. pl.
Those insects which have a complete metamorphosis; metabola.
v. i.
To be changed in form; to be metamorphosed.
n.
The metamorphosis of other floral organs into sepals or sepaloid bodies.
n. pl.
Those animals in which the protoplasmic mass, constituting the egg, is converted into a multitude of cells, which are metamorphosed into the tissues of the body. A central cavity is commonly developed, and the cells around it are at first arranged in two layers, -- the ectoderm and endoderm. The group comprises nearly all animals except the Protozoa.
n.
A change in the form or function of a living organism, by a natural process of growth or development; as, the metamorphosis of the yolk into the embryo, of a tadpole into a frog, or of a bud into a blossom. Especially, that form of sexual reproduction in which an embryo undergoes a series of marked changes of external form, as the chrysalis stage, pupa stage, etc., in insects. In these intermediate stages sexual reproduction is usually impossible, but they ultimately pass into final and sexually developed forms, from the union of which organisms are produced which pass through the same cycle of changes. See Transformation.
v. t.
To change the form, quality, aspect, or effect of; to alter; to metamorphose; to convert; to transform; -- often with to or into before the word denoting the effect or product of the change; as, to turn a worm into a winged insect; to turn green to blue; to turn prose into verse; to turn a Whig to a Tory, or a Hindu to a Christian; to turn good to evil, and the like.
n.
One who metamorphoses.