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neotony

/niːˈɒt.ə.ni/

Traduction: Terme biologique désignant la conservation de traits juvéniles (infantiles) chez la forme adulte d'une espèce, souvent par ralentissement du développement ou pédomorphose.

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/niːˈɒt.ə.ni/C2formalscientific
  • frTerme biologique désignant la conservation de traits juvéniles (infantiles) chez la forme adulte d'une espèce, souvent par ralentissement du développement ou pédomorphose.

A biological term referring to the retention of juvenile features in the adult form of a species.

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  1. Retention of juvenile traitsC2formalscientific

    The biological phenomenon where adult individuals of a species retain physical or behavioral characteristics that were previously only seen in juveniles.

    frNéoténie

    • Neotony in humans is thought to explain our large brains relative to body size.
    • Axolotls are a classic example of neotony, as they remain aquatic and gilled throughout life.
    • Some scientists argue that neotony played a key role in the domestication of dogs.