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neoteny

/niːˈɒt.ən.i/

翻译: 生物学术语,指生物在达到性成熟时仍保留幼体特征的现象,常导致成年特征的发育延迟或减弱。

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noun

/niːˈɒt.ən.i/C2formalscientific
  • zh生物学术语,指生物在达到性成熟时仍保留幼体特征的现象,常导致成年特征的发育延迟或减弱。

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.

    zh幼态延续

    • 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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  • neotenies plural form
  • neotenies' possessive plural form
  • neoteny's possessive singular form