pedomorphosis

[US]//ˌpɛdəʊmɔːˈfəʊsɪs//
[UK]//ˌpɛdoʊmɔːrˈfoʊsɪs//

Translation

n.The retention of juvenile features in the adult animal.

Example Sentences

pedomorphosis is common in certain amphibian species.

the evolutionary process of pedomorphosis allows adults to retain juvenile features.

scientists study pedomorphosis to understand developmental biology.

larval pedomorphosis occurs when larvae develop reproductive capabilities.

environmental factors can trigger pedomorphosis in some organisms.

pedomorphosis leads to significant morphological changes.

some fish exhibit pedomorphosis in response to habitat conditions.

the phenomenon of pedomorphosis has been documented in various species.

researchers have induced pedomorphosis in laboratory settings.

complete pedomorphosis results in sexually mature larvae.

partial pedomorphosis retains some juvenile characteristics in adults.

pedomorphosis plays a role in adaptive evolution.

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