Eutelegenic

/juːtəlɪˈdʒɛnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Describing organisms or animals capable of completing their development and reaching reproductive maturity readily, with minimal environmental dependence.

Etymology

From Greek 'eu-' (well) + 'teleia' (complete) + 'genesis' (origin, birth). Describes organisms with good or complete capacity for development.

Kelly Says

Eutelegenic species like humans are born highly dependent, unlike sea turtles—but our extended development period gave our ancestors time to learn complex survival skills, ultimately making us incredibly adaptable.

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