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See also: Neoteric Neoteny Neotenic Neotenous Neotropics Neotropical Neotraditional Noetic Netorare Neoterism

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What is neoteny?

Neoteny is found in modern humans (compared to other primates). In progenesis (also called paedogenesis ), sexual development is accelerated. Both neoteny and progenesis result in paedomorphism (or paedomorphosis ), a type of heterochrony. It is the retention in adults of traits previously seen only in the young.

What is meant by partial neoteny?

Partial neoteny is the retention of the larval form beyond the usual age of maturation, with possible sexual development (progenesis) and eventual maturation into the adult form; this is seen in the frog Lithobates clamitans.

What is the difference between neoteny and paedomorphosis?

These terms refer to deceleration and acceleration of development, respectively. With neoteny (as described above) being defined as retention of juvenile features into adulthood, neoteny falls under paedomorphosis, as physical development of features is slowed.

What are some examples of human neoteny?

For example, the high leg-to-body ratio (long legs) of adult humans as opposed to human infants shows that there is not a holistic trend in humans towards neoteny when compared to the other great apes.