Hemimetabolous insects undergo gradual metamorphosis through three distinct stages: the egg, nymph, and the adult stage, or imago.

They are also almost all the same, but subtly varied within each grouping, creating a captivating progression of gradual metamorphosis from one form to the next.

In biology, a nymph is the immature form of some invertebrates, particularly insects, which undergoes gradual metamorphosis (hemimetabolism) before reaching its adult stage.

Since the Reagan years, a gradual metamorphosis has taken place.

Gramsci coined the term to refer to a significant change that is not a rupturous one, but a slow and gradual metamorphosis which could take years or generations to accomplish.

Hedorah may be the inspiration for Destoroyah, since both go through four stages in their life cycles or their gradual metamorphosis.

Mallophaga develop by gradual metamorphosis.

The nymphs resemble the adults except in their color, size and lack of wings; they are thus said to undergo simple or gradual metamorphosis.

The vampire Thibor Ferenczy had set in motion a gradual metamorphosis in a child as yet unborn.

Neither the script nor Mr. Lane's heretofore finely drawn comic performance makes Jonathon's gradual metamorphosis credible or compelling.