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  • paedomorphic

    Of, relating to, or concerned with paedomorphism.

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  • paedomorphism

    Phylogenetic state in which juvenile or larval characters are retained in and throughout the adult stage. May arise via neoteny or progenesis.

  • neoteny

    Form of paedomorphism characterised by retention of juvenile features in an adult individual via slowed or delayed maturation.

  • progenesis

    Form of paedomorphism characterised by retention of juvenile features in an adult individual via accelerated maturation.