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2 | 40% | 14 | Adult organisms retaining characteristics of their juvenile stage | |
3 | 37% | 9 | Describing the act of retaining juvenile characteristics throughout adulthood | |
Retaining Juvenile Characteristics Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "NEOTENIC" which means:
- adjective
- • Of or relating to or characterized by neoteny
An example sentence would be:
- • "The neotenic salamander retains its gills and aquatic lifestyle even in its adult stage."
- • "The neotenic axolotl is a popular pet due to its everlasting larval form."
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New York Times14 Dec 1991 | Down 38 | |
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