pedomorphism

/ped-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm or, especially British, pee-duh-/US // ˌpɛd əˈmɔr fɪz əm or, especially British, ˌpi də- //

自由形态主义,自由形态,自由形态学,自由形态论

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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Biology.
- : a speeding up of the rate of development, resulting in an adult form that has the appearance of its larval or juvenile ancestor.