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neoteny

/niːˈɒt.ən.i/

Traducción: Término biológico que designa el proceso evolutivo por el cual un organismo alcanza la madurez sexual conservando rasgos físicos juveniles, lo que suele implicar un retraso o una reducción del desarrollo de los caracteres adultos.

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/niːˈɒt.ən.i/C2formalscientific
  • esTérmino biológico que designa el proceso evolutivo por el cual un organismo alcanza la madurez sexual conservando rasgos físicos juveniles, lo que suele implicar un retraso o una reducción del desarrollo de los caracteres adultos.

A biological term referring to an evolutionary process where an organism reaches sexual maturity while retaining juvenile physical traits, often resulting in delayed or reduced development of adult characteristics.

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  1. Retention of juvenile featuresC2formalscientific

    The retention of juvenile characteristics into adulthood, often as a result of delayed development or evolutionary adaptation.

    esNeotenia

    • Neoteny in humans is thought to explain our large brains and flat faces.
    • Axolotls are a classic example of neoteny, retaining their gills throughout life.
    • Some scientists argue that neoteny played a key role in the evolution of domestic dogs.
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