Neoteny

"Neoteny" in Japanese

ネオテニー

neotenī

(retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult)

幼形成熟

yōkei seijuku

(retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult)

幼態成熟

yōtai seijuku

(retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult)

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