zygodactylous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the feet arranged in two rows, one on the inner side and the other on the outer, as in certain birds and primates.

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Variants

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zygodactyl , zygodactylous

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Etymology

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From Greek zygodaktylos, zygos 'yoked' + daktulos 'toe'.

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1. The term 'zygodactylous' is derived from the Greek words 'zygos' meaning 'yoked' and 'daktulos' meaning 'toe'.

2. Some primates, such as lemurs and lorises, have a semi-zygodactylous foot arrangement, meaning that only some of their toes are arranged in this way.

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1. palmigrade: Another term for an animal that has a zygodactylous foot arrangement. Paligrade animals walk with the soles of their feet facing forward.

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Zygodactylous is a term used primarily in the field of zoology to describe animals that have this foot arrangement. It is most commonly associated with certain species of primates, such as lemurs and lorises, and with birds, such as pigeons and certain species of parrots.

How to Memorize "zygodactylous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an animal with its feet arranged in two rows, one on the inner side and the other on the outer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'zygodactylous' with animals that have this unique foot arrangement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'zygodactylous' describes animals with feet arranged in two rows, like 'yoked' toes.

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