Definition of morpho

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Morpho (n.) Any one of numerous species of large, handsome, tropical American butterflies, of the genus Morpho. They are noted for the very brilliant metallic luster and bright colors (often blue) of the upper surface of the wings. The lower surface is usually brown or gray, with eyelike spots..

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Isodimorphism :: Isodimorphism (n.) Isomorphism between the two forms severally of two dimorphous substances.
Litmus :: Litmus (n.) A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens (Roccella tinctoria, Lecanora tartarea, etc.), as a blue amorphous mass which consists of a compound of the alkaline carbonates with certain coloring matters related to orcin and orcein..
Murrayin :: Murrayin (n.) A glucoside found in the flowers of a plant (Murraya exotica) of South Asia, and extracted as a white amorphous slightly bitter substance..
Metamorphosis :: Metamorphosis (n.) Change of form, or structure; transformation..
Phenose :: Phenose (n.) A sweet amorphous deliquescent substance obtained indirectly from benzene, and isometric with, and resembling, dextrose..
Morpho :: Morpho (n.) Any one of numerous species of large, handsome, tropical American butterflies, of the genus Morpho. They are noted for the very brilliant metallic luster and bright colors (often blue) of the upper surface of the wings. The lower surface is usually brown or gray, with eyelike spots..
Sulphotungstate :: Sulphostannic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, a sulphacid of tin (more exactly called metasulphostannic acid), which is obtained as a dark brown amorphous substance, H/SnS/, forming a well-known series of salts..
Isotrimorphous :: Isotrimorphous (a.) Having the quality of isotrimorphism; isotrimorphic.
Metamorphoser :: Metamorphoser (n.) One who metamorphoses.
Dimorphous :: Dimorphous (a.) Characterized by dimorphism; occurring under two distinct forms, not dependent on sex; dimorphic..
Homocategoric :: Homocategoric (a.) Belonging to the same category of individuality; -- a morphological term applied to organisms so related.
Anthropomorphous :: Anthropomorphous (a.) Having the figure of, or resemblance to, a man; as, an anthropomorphous plant..
Ametabolian :: Ametabolian (a.) Of or pertaining to insects that do undergo any metamorphosis.
Polymorphic :: Polymorphic (a.) Polymorphous.
Pearlash :: Pearlash (n.) A white amorphous or granular substance which consists principally of potassium carbonate, and has a strong alkaline reaction. It is obtained by lixiviating wood ashes, and evaporating the lye, and has been an important source of potassium compounds. It is used in making soap, glass, etc..
Enantiomorphous :: Enantiomorphous (a.) Similar, but not superposable, i. e., related to each other as a right-handed to a left-handed glove; -- said of certain hemihedral crystals..
Bindheimite :: Bindheimite (n.) An amorphous antimonate of lead, produced from the alteration of other ores, as from jamesonite..
Gnat :: Gnat (n.) A blood-sucking dipterous fly, of the genus Culex, undergoing a metamorphosis in water. The females have a proboscis armed with needlelike organs for penetrating the skin of animals. These are wanting in the males. In America they are generally called mosquitoes. See Mosquito..
Homoeomorphous :: Homoeomorphous (a.) Manifesting homoeomorphism.
Transmew :: Transmew (v. t. & i.) To transmute; to transform; to metamorphose.
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