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It is when a species of organisms evolve from or along common ancestry to retain juvenile traits in their ontogeny. Dogs retain juvenile traits of wolf pups, such as floppy ears and piebald coats. Humans have the similar skulls in adulthood of their cousins, the chimp juveniles.
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What is neoteny?
Slowing rate of development.
What rhymes with botany?
monotony · neoteny paleobotany
Do salamanders have diseases?
yes they do its called neoteny
Do toads retain gills in adulthood?
No, this is called neoteny and is ot found in frogs. It is found in some newts.
What is the term for the retention of larval or other juvenile characteristics into the adult stage?
The general term is pedomorphosis. The best-known form of pedomorphosis is neoteny.
Can you give me examples of neoteny?
flightless birds. ostrich. during their maturation as a chick, they might have lost the ability to fly. for humans. lactose tolerance.
What is neotany?
Definition of NEOTENY. 1 : retention of some larval or immature characters in adulthood. 2 : attainment of sexual maturity during the larval stage.
What is neoteny in dogs?
Dogs act a lot like baby wolves. It's one of the things we like about them so much. We are also a very neotenous species, so it's a good fit.
What are some team names beginning with word idea?
The Idea Icons The Idea Idols The Idea Ideals Ideas in an Instant Ideas and Imagination Ideas with Impact The Idea Implementers Idea Importers Idea Intensity The Idea Investigators The Idea Inquisition Ideas with Insight The Idea Instigators The Idea Instruments The Idea Intelligentsia The Idea Invasion
What has the author Ronda Beaman written?
Ronda Beaman has written: 'You're Only Young Twice' -- subject(s): Aging, Conduct of life, Rejuvenation, Success, Maturation (Psychology), Youthfulness, Psychological aspects, Neoteny 'Student development theory and college teaching' -- subject(s): College teaching, College student development programs
What kind of idea is the main idea?
The main idea is the central point or key concept that the author is trying to communicate to the reader. It summarizes the main focus or message of the text.
Example of an idea that is a noun?
An idea that is a noun: idea
