alakváltozási

Alakváltozási, a Hungarian term, translates to "metamorphosis" or "transformation" in English and refers to a significant change in form or character. In a biological context, it describes 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 commonly observed in insects, amphibians, and some fish.

For instance, the life cycle of a butterfly is a classic example of metamorphosis. A butterfly begins as an egg, hatches into a larva (caterpillar), then enters a pupal stage (chrysalis), and finally emerges as an adult butterfly. Each stage has a distinct form and function. Similarly, tadpoles undergo metamorphosis to become frogs, developing legs, losing their tails, and developing lungs.

Beyond biology, alakváltozási can be used metaphorically to describe profound changes in other areas. This could include the transformation of a company's structure, a person's personal development, or even the evolution of a concept or idea. The core idea remains a substantial shift from one state or form to another, often implying a process of development or adaptation. The term emphasizes the observable and often dramatic nature of this change.