1. Plural of paedomorphism; instances or examples of the retention of juvenile or larval characteristics in an adult organism, or the evolutionary process by which such retention occurs.
Usage: biology; technical; also spelled neoteny or neoteny-related terms

Examples

• Paedomorphisms in amphibians allow some species to retain gills and aquatic lifestyles into adulthood.
• The study examined various paedomorphisms observed across different animal lineages.
• Axolotls are classic examples of paedomorphisms, maintaining larval features throughout their lives.
• Evolutionary biologists investigate paedomorphisms to understand developmental plasticity.
• Some paedomorphisms provide adaptive advantages in stable aquatic environments.