anisodactyl

[an-ahy-suh-dak-til]

anisodactyl Definition

having three toes pointing forward and one backward, as in most birds.

Using anisodactyl: Examples

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  • Example

    The anisodactyl feet of a bird allow it to perch on branches with ease.

Origins of anisodactyl

from Greek 'anisos', meaning 'unequal', and 'daktulos', meaning 'finger'

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Summary: anisodactyl in Brief

'Anisodactyl' [an-ahy-suh-dak-til] is an adjective used to describe the arrangement of bird feet, where three toes point forward and one points backward. This arrangement allows birds to perch on branches with ease.