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Vocabulary Entry
neotenous
|adjective
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adjective
Referring to an organism that retains juvenile features in the adult stage.
Example Sentences
"The neotenous salamander retains its gills throughout its life."
"In some species of frogs, neotenous adults look strikingly similar to their tadpole stage."
"The small size and youthful appearance of the neotenous axolotl make it a popular pet."