pedomorphism

[ ped-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm or, especially British, pee-duh- ]

nounBiology.
  1. a speeding up of the rate of development, resulting in an adult form that has the appearance of its larval or juvenile ancestor.

Origin of pedomorphism

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Other words from pedomorphism

  • pe·do·mor·phic, adjective

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