Muuntumisina

Muuntumisina is a Finnish term that translates to "metamorphosis" or "transformation." In biological contexts, it refers to the process by which an animal physically develops after birth or hatching, involving a conspicuous and relatively abrupt change in the animal's body structure through cell growth and differentiation. This is most common in insects, amphibians, and fish. The term can also be used more broadly to describe any significant change or shift, not necessarily biological, such as a transformation in a person's character or a change in a landscape. It emphasizes a profound and often observable alteration from one state to another. The concept of muuntumisina highlights a period of significant development and change, often involving distinct stages.