"neotene" meaning in All languages combined

See neotene on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: neotenes [plural]
Etymology: Back-formation from neoteny. Etymology templates: {{backformation|en|neoteny}} Back-formation from neoteny Head templates: {{en-noun}} neotene (plural neotenes)
  1. (zoology) A reproductively mature animal in a juvenile form.
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