paedogenesis
/ (ˌpiːdəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) /
noun
sexual reproduction in an animal that retains its larval features: See also neoteny
Derived forms of paedogenesis
- paedogenetic (ˌpiːdəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk) or paedogenic, adjective
Words Nearby paedogenesis
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How to use paedogenesis in a sentence
paedogenesis: reproduction in the sexually immature or larval stage.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
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