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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. PAKICETUS Pakicetus is an early fossil whale with a pointed snout. It was about 6 ft (1.8 m) long. ...
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