Sunday, February 22, 2009

Pedomorphosis


Hi. I know what the first thing that comes up in your mind when you hear the word 'Pedomorphosis'.









FAIL!

ped·o·mor·pho·sis
- Phylogenetic change in which juvenile characteristics are retained in the adult form of an organism.

"LoL wat?"

This means that traits that characterize "cute" on infants are kept throughout adulthood. Like a freaking grown up panda and a baby one. Go look at one. It's freakin science. DO IT.

(And watch this video for more info)

The Science of Cute

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