Neotony definitions

Neotony

Retention of larval or embryonic characteristics past the time of reproductive maturity (Pough 1996).
Found on http://imnh.isu.edu/digitalatlas/bio/glsry.htm

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neotony

noun the state resulting when juvenile characteristics are retained by the adults of a species
Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974

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