The condition or characteristic of an organism that does not undergo significant metamorphosis.
From Greek 'a-' (not) + 'metabolē' (change) + '-ism' (system or condition). This technical term parallels similar constructions in biology describing different metabolic and developmental states.
While most insects live two completely different lives—one as a larva, one as an adult—ametabolism means skipping that entire plot twist and staying basically the same shape your whole life.
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