polymorph

US /ˈpɑː.li.mɔːrf/
UK /ˈpɑː.li.mɔːrf/
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an organism or species that can assume different forms or colors

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Some insects are polymorphs, displaying different appearances throughout their life cycle.
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The chameleon is a well-known polymorph, able to change its skin color.
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a substance that can crystallize in two or more different forms

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Carbon is a polymorph, existing as graphite and diamond.
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Understanding the different polymorphs of a drug is crucial for pharmaceutical development.
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