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Neotenic complex syndrome (NCS) is a
syndrome that
presents as an
extreme form of
developmental delay, with the
defining characteristic being neoteny of...
- stretch, to extend"). The
adjective is
either "
neotenic" or "neotenous". For the
opposite of "
neotenic",
different authorities use
either "gerontomorphic"...
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salamanders (as well as po****tions of
normally terrestrial species) are
neotenic (retaining
their larval form into adulthood). The most
famous example is...
-
American woman who
became famous for
being the
first do****ented case of
neotenic complex syndrome.
Throughout her life of 20 years, she
remained physically...
- thyroxine. as well as lack of food.
There are
fifteen species of
obligate neotenic salamanders,
including species of Necturus,
Proteus and Amphiuma, and many...
- salamanders, such as
Marmorerpeton and Kokartus, are
thought to have been
neotenic.
Early representatives of
crown group salamanders include Chunerpeton,...
- wild
relatives and
ancestors in
several respects,
having become uniquely neotenic as a
result of
selective breeding by humans. A few
primitive breeds of...
- is
greatly amplified,
especially when
compared to non-human primates.
Neotenic features of the head
include the
globular skull;
thinness of
skull bones;...
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drawn in
through the
mouth and
flows out
through the gill slits. Some
neotenic species such as the
mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus)
retain their gills throughout...
- axolotl's
genus are also
either entirely neotenic or have
neotenic po****tions.
Sirens and
Necturus are
other neotenic salamanders,
although unlike axolotls...
