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In the termite Kalotermes flavicollis, neoteny is seen in molting females. [42] In other species, such as the northwestern salamander (Ambystoma gracile), environmental conditions – high altitude, in this case – cause neoteny. [43] Neoteny is also found in a few species of the crustacean family Ischnomesidae, which live in deep ocean water ...
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Neoteny of the human body is indicated by glabrousness (hairless body). [3] Neoteny of the genitals is marked by the absence of a baculum (penis bone); [1] the presence of a hymen; [1] and the forward-facing vagina. [1]
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Moe (萌え, Japanese pronunciation: ⓘ), sometimes romanized as moé, is a Japanese word that refers to feelings of strong affection mainly towards characters in anime, manga, video games, and other media directed at the otaku market. Moe, however, has also gained usage to refer to feelings of affection towards any subject.
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The votes are in. Last month, on Nov. 14, Oxford University Press narrowed a list down to six words and the world had the opportunity to vote for its favorite. Language experts from the publishing ...
In the neoteny entry there are many references to a similar process, progenesis. A short description: - neoteny: the retaining of early characters (usually embryonic) in the adult. - progenesis: the earlier acquisition of sexual organs and gonads which can lead to sexually mature larval stages such as the ones mentioned in the neoteny entry.