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Neotenies.
Neotenies - as a noun
An evolutionary trend to be born earlier so that development is cut off at an earlier stage and juvenile characteristics are retained in adults of the species
Example Sentences
"The study explored the genetic basis of neotenies in certain animal species."
"The phenomenon of neotenies has been observed in amphibians and insects."
"Certain reptiles exhibit neotenies, which allows them to retain juvenile characteristics throughout their lives."
"Scientists are studying the effects of neotenies on the behavior of certain fish species."
"The researchers identified a gene associated with neotenies in primates."
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Is NEOTENIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, neotenies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NEOTENIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is NEOTENIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, neotenies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNEOTENIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
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Yes, neotenies is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNEOTENIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
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