metabolic

Of, relating to, or resulting from metabolism.

In zoology: Undergoing complete metamorphosis, as an insect; of or pertaining to the Metabola. Also metabolous.

Changeable in form; assuming different characters; polymorphic: applied by Cohn to the Infusoria.

In biology, exhibiting or affected by metabolism.

Of or pertaining to metamorphosis; pertaining to, or involving, change.