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neotenous

/niːˈɒt.ən.əs/

Traduction: Qualifie le maintien de traits juvéniles (infantiles) à l'âge adulte chez un organisme, utilisé notamment en biologie et en théorie de l'évolution.

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/niːˈɒt.ən.əs/C2formalscientific
  • frQualifie le maintien de traits juvéniles (infantiles) à l'âge adulte chez un organisme, utilisé notamment en biologie et en théorie de l'évolution.

Describes the retention of juvenile features in the adult form of an organism, often used in biology and evolutionary theory.

  1. C2formalscientific

    Relating to or characterized by neoteny, the retention of juvenile features in the adult form of an animal.

    frNéoténique

    • The axolotl is a classic example of a neotenous salamander.
    • Some dog breeds exhibit neotenous traits like large eyes and floppy ears.
    • Neotenous features in humans may have played a role in social bonding.
Formes
  • more neotenous comparative form
  • most neotenous superlative form