paedomorphic

Some scientists have speculated that bonobos are "paedomorphic" which is to say that they retain infantile or youthful traits into adulthood.

Archive 2007-10-01 Field Notes 2007

Some scientists have speculated that bonobos are "paedomorphic" which is to say that they retain infantile or youthful traits into adulthood.

Origins of Affectionate Kissing vs Erotic Kissing Field Notes 2007

So we're bringing it all back to the "paedomorphic characteristics" desired in women by males, which unless you need me to spell that out for you, is disturbing.

You ugly zombietron 2009

So we're bringing it all back to the "paedomorphic characteristics" desired in women by males, which unless you need me to spell that out for you, is disturbing.

Archive 2009-04-01 zombietron 2009

Apparently, most small breeds are paedomorphic with respect to certain morphologic characters.

"Intraspecific macroevolution" within domestic dog breeds - The Panda's Thumb 2010

Humans are also believed by some to be paedomorphic.

Origins of Affectionate Kissing vs Erotic Kissing Field Notes 2007

Humans are also believed by some to be paedomorphic.

Archive 2007-10-01 Field Notes 2007

There is a consistent ratio of paedomorphic to metamorphic specimens through the entire 3000 years, demonstrating that not all life history characteristics of the population were significantly altered by changes in climate on this timescale.

Allen and the "Cool" Medieval Pacific « Climate Audit 2006

Terrestrial adults were much larger than the paedomorphic individuals, Hadly told Discovery News.

Goosse et al 2006 and the MWP « Climate Audit 2006

We found a significant difference in body size index between paedomorphic and metamorphic individuals during the time interval dominated by the Medieval Warm Period.

Allen and the "Cool" Medieval Pacific « Climate Audit 2006