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[[File:FairyTaleLisanaHalfBird 9769.jpg|link=Fairy Tail|frame|Any resemblance to [[Harping on About Harpies|certain]] [[Greek Mythology|mythological]] she-birds is purely coincidental.]]

 

One of the understated traits of [[Shape Shifter]]s is their versatility, not just in having multiple forms they can assume, or people they can impersonate, but by using the stages in between. When a shapeshifter uses a Partial Transformation they can selectively shapeshift a part of their body (often an arm or limb) into their alternate form. This has [[Mundane Utility|a lot of potential uses]]: For example, a shapeshifter needing to [[This Looks Like a Job For Aquaman|open a safe underwater]] doesn't have to transform into a ''full'' fish or shark, but can instead choose ''just'' the gills (and perhaps a few fins) to breathe and maneuver underwater, while retaining their human hands to manipulate the safe itself; a [[Our Vampires Are Different|vampire]] thrown off a building could swap out her arms for a pair of [[Winged Humanoid|bat wings]] to slow her fall; and a sniper without any surveillance gear could [[Animal Eyes|transform his eyes into that of an owl's,]] cat's, or anything else with [[Super Senses|enhanced vision]].

 

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== Anime and Manga ==

* [[Cute Bruiser|Eve]] from ''[[Black Cat (manga)|Black Cat]]'' can transform different parts of her body (usually her arms) into swords, hammers, and shields. Her hair can be turned into fists and sharp spikes. At one point, she even [[Winged Humanoid|gave herself angel wings]] that she [[Saw It in a Movie Once|saw a picture of in a book]].

== Comic Books ==

* ''[[Marvel Universe]]''. Rahne Sinclair could change into a wolf or a transitional state between human and wolf.