Although commonly used indistinctively, these two terms are essentially different.
Paedomorphism: Phenomenon by which the reproductive organs mature earlier in the development than would be "normal". The result is a larval or juvenile individual with the capacity of reproducing.
Neoteny: Retention of larval or juvenile characteristics in adult individuals. The number of characteristics that are retained is very variable.
Paedomorphism: Phenomenon by which the reproductive organs mature earlier in the development than would be "normal". The result is a larval or juvenile individual with the capacity of reproducing.
Neoteny: Retention of larval or juvenile characteristics in adult individuals. The number of characteristics that are retained is very variable.
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