paedogenesis

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paedogenesis

(ˌpiːdəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs)

(Zoology) sexual reproduction in an animal that retains its larval features. See also neoteny

paedogenetic, ˌpaedoˈgenic adj

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Also, some data suggest that perturbation by mammals, such as porcupines; can be an important force in paedogenesis, in structuring landscapes, and in maintaining heterogeneity in ecosystems (Whitford and Kay, 1999; Wilby et al., 2001).

Digging and Clipping Behaviour of Indian Crested Porcupine, Hystrix indica Kerr, 1792 in a Green Belt of Islamabad, Pakistan

This predisplacement of maturation, due either to processes of neoteny or paedogenesis (for concepts and theory of heterochrony, see Brusca & Brusca 1990, McKinney & McNamara 2001), may compensate for presumably shorter longevity indicated by smaller maximum size (see above).

Reproductive and morphometric traits of Macrobrachium amazonicum (Decapoda: Palaemonidae) from the Pantanal, Brazil, suggests initial speciation

Population structure, life history and evolution of paedogenesis in the salamander Eurycea neotenes.

Ecology of Georgetown salamanders (Eurycea naufragia) within the flow of a spring