retention of larval characteristics, similar to neotenic

Paedomorphic organisms retain some juvenile (or larval) characteristics during thier adult stage. An example of a paedomophic species is Cope's Giant Salamander; although it apprears to be a juvenile throughout its life, it can successfully reproduce. Monoclonius is a plant-eating dinosaur that may have paedomorphic (juvenile-like) features.

Child-like in bodily form; a partial synonym of foetalized and infantile.