alakváltozáson

Alakváltozás is a Hungarian term that translates to metamorphosis or transformation. In a biological context, it refers to the process of significant change in an organism's body structure through cell growth and differentiation. This is most famously observed in insects and amphibians. For instance, a butterfly undergoes complete metamorphosis, starting as an egg, then a larva (caterpillar), a pupa (chrysalis), and finally an adult butterfly. Each stage has a distinct form and function. Amphibians like frogs also exhibit metamorphosis, transitioning from an aquatic larval stage (tadpole) with gills to a terrestrial or semi-aquatic adult with lungs.

Beyond biology, alakváltozás can be used metaphorically to describe profound changes in other areas. This might include the transformation of a company's structure, a city's landscape, or even a person's character or beliefs. The core idea is a fundamental shift in form or nature. This transformation is often a natural progression or a response to environmental pressures or internal development. The term emphasizes a qualitative change rather than a simple quantitative increase or decrease. It implies a redesign of the essential elements of the subject undergoing the change.