It is important to note the difference between partial and full neoteny when looking at other species in order to distinguish between juvenile traits that are only advantageous in the short term and traits that provide a benefit throughout the organism’s life; this might then provide some insight into the cause of neoteny in those species.
É importante notar a diferenza entre a neotenia parcial e a completa cando se observan outras especies para distinguir entre características xuvenís que son só unha vantaxe a curto prazo e características que proporcionan un beneficio ao longo de toda a vida do organismo; isto podería servir para comprender a causa da neotenia nesas especies.