general or unspecified; prefer specifics; coordinate IM with specific organism /growth (IM)
Scope Note
The continuous sequence of changes undergone by living organisms during the post-embryonic developmental process, such as metamorphosis in insects and amphibians. This includes the developmental stages of apicomplexans such as the malarial parasite, PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM.
Entry Term(s)
Life Cycle
Life History Stages
Previous Indexing
Metamorphosis, Biological (1967-1997)
specific organism/growth & development (1967-1997)
The continuous sequence of changes undergone by living organisms during the post-embryonic developmental process, such as metamorphosis in insects and amphibians. This includes the developmental stages of apicomplexans such as the malarial parasite, PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM.
