neoteny

noun (neoteny — uncountable)

«neoteny» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(science) Keeping young or baby-like features after growing up, in animals or people. tree →

In the lessons

A biology word: the axolotl, a Mexican salamander, keeps its feathery gills and stays in water all its life, a famous case of neoteny. Scientists say dogs show neoteny compared with wolves (floppy ears, playfulness), and humans have flat faces and big heads, like young apes.

Examples

The axolotl is a famous example of neoteny. tree →
Neoteny means an animal keeps baby features as an adult. tree →
Some scientists think puppy-like dogs show neoteny. tree →
Our science teacher explained neoteny using salamanders. tree →
Humans show some neoteny compared with chimpanzees. tree →
Because of neoteny, the axolotl keeps its gills. tree →
Neoteny can make adult animals look cute. tree →

Note

Uncountable, a specialist science word. Pronounced "nee-OT-uh-nee". From Greek "neo" (new, young). Adjective: "neotenous".

On Mova

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