metamorphosis
a complete change of character, appearance, or condition
desiccate
to remove the moisture from something so it becomes completely dry
optimum
being the best or most likely to bring success or advantage
destructive
causing, or able to cause, damage
attain
to reach or succeed in getting something
insulate
to cover and surround something with a material or substance in order to stop heat
interior
the inside part of something
diffusion
the action of spreading in many directions
fungus
any of various types of organisms that get their food from decaying material or other living things
inhabitant
a person or animal that lives in a particular place