Difference Between Neoteny and Paedogenesis

Neoteny and paedogenesis are two types of uncommon development of physiology in animals. Generally, neoteny is the retention of juvenile features in animals. Also, it is a type of paedomorphism. Usually, it is the retention of previous traits seen n young in adults. In addition, neoteny undergoes fertilization. Also, it mainly occurs in animals. In...

Paedogenesis

Paedogenesis is accelerated sexual development. Generally, sexual development is the process of developing physical changes in the body during maturation. Also, it is called puberty. However, in paedogenesis, sexual characteristics occur in larval stages. On the other hand, paedogenesis is the achievement of reproductive development without attaining physical development. Usually, it is a part of...