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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.
Do salamanders have diseases?
yes they do its called neoteny
What rhymes with botany?
monotony · neoteny paleobotany
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 term for the retention of larval or other juvenile characteristics into the adult stage is neoteny. This phenomenon can result in adult organisms retaining features like gills or immature reproductive organs.
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?
Neoteny in dogs refers to the retention of youthful features into adulthood, such as a playful demeanor, floppy ears, or a shorter snout. This phenomenon is often intentional, as dog breeders select for traits that appeal to humans, leading to certain breeds exhibiting more neotenic characteristics than others.
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 is the opposite of good idea?
The opposite of a good idea would be a bad idea. Depending on how bad you could also say terrible idea.
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
Example of an idea that is a noun?
An idea that is a noun: idea
