Adelomorphic

/ˌædəloʊˈmɔːrfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Describing organisms or body parts that lack a clearly defined or distinct form or shape.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (without), 'delos' (clear), and 'morphe' (form/shape). The term is used in biology when structures don't fit standard classification categories.

Kelly Says

Some deep-sea creatures are adelomorphic because the pressure and darkness make them evolve without standard body shapes—they're basically biological experiments in weird design!

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