Neoteny 101
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Neoteny
Pronunciation: \nē-ˈä-tə-nē\ Etymology: New Latin neotenia, from ne- + Greek teinein to stretch


The concept of neoteny can be explained as:
A. retention of juvenile characteristics into adulthood
B. attainment of sexual maturity during an immature phase
Or, C., which is my personal observation - a reproductive strategy causing the female of the species to squeal and submit.
Pronunciation: \nē-ˈä-tə-nē\ Etymology: New Latin neotenia, from ne- + Greek teinein to stretch


The concept of neoteny can be explained as:
A. retention of juvenile characteristics into adulthood
B. attainment of sexual maturity during an immature phase
Or, C., which is my personal observation - a reproductive strategy causing the female of the species to squeal and submit.