Some animals have evolved sexual maturity in juvenile body forms. This is called ____.
A) allometric growth
B) vicariance
C) paedomorphosis
D) punctuated equilibrium
E) convergence

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Paedomorphosis is the evolutionary process where sexually mature individuals retain traits typical of juvenile stages of their ancestors. This can occur through changes in developmental timing, allowing these organisms to reproduce while still appearing juvenile in form.

Some Animals Have Evolved Sexual Maturity in Juvenile Body Forms