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neotenous

/niːˈɒt.ən.əs/

Tradução: Diz-se da retenção de características juvenis (infantis) na forma adulta de um organismo, termo comum em biologia e teoria evolutiva.

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adjective

/niːˈɒt.ən.əs/C2formalscientific
  • ptDiz-se da retenção de características juvenis (infantis) na forma adulta de um organismo, termo comum em biologia e teoria evolutiva.

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.

    ptNeotênico

    • 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.
Formas
  • more neotenous comparative form
  • most neotenous superlative form