Definitions
- Describing animals that walk on the tips of their toes, with the weight of their body supported by a hoof. - Referring to animals such as horses, cows, and deer that have hooves and walk on them. - Talking about animals that have evolved to walk on their hooves for speed and agility.
- Describing animals that walk on their toes, with the weight of their body supported by the balls of their feet and their toes. - Referring to animals such as dogs, cats, and birds that walk on their toes. - Talking about animals that have evolved to walk on their toes for stealth and speed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both terms describe the way animals walk.
- 2Both refer to animals that have adapted to walk on their toes or hooves.
- 3Both terms are used in zoology and biology to classify animals based on their locomotion.
- 4Both types of animals have evolved to walk on their toes or hooves for specific purposes.
What is the difference?
- 1Body weight distribution: Unguligrade animals walk on their hooves, while digitigrade animals walk on the balls of their feet and their toes.
- 2Number of toes involved: Unguligrade animals have one toe per foot, while digitigrade animals have multiple toes.
- 3Adaptation: Unguligrade animals have evolved to run on open plains, while digitigrade animals have evolved to move stealthily and quickly.
- 4Examples: Unguligrade animals include horses, cows, and deer, while digitigrade animals include dogs, cats, and birds.
Remember this!
Unguligrade and digitigrade are both terms used to describe the way animals walk. However, the difference between them lies in the distribution of body weight and the number of toes involved. Unguligrade animals walk on their hooves and have one toe per foot, while digitigrade animals walk on the balls of their feet and their toes and have multiple toes. Both types of animals have evolved to walk on their toes or hooves for specific purposes.
