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pedomorphism

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[ped-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm, pee-duh-] / ˌpɛd əˈmɔr fɪz əm, ˌpi də- /

noun

Biology.

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

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

pedomorphic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of pedomorphism

pedo- ¹ + -morphism

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