zygodactylic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or having the feet arranged in two rows, one on the outer side and the other on the inner side.

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Variants

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zygodactyl , zygodactylous

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Etymology

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From the Greek words zygos (yoked) and dactylos (toe).

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Trivia

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1. Zygodactyly is also known as 'reverse-handed' or 'reverse-footed'.

2. The term 'zygodactyl' is sometimes used to describe an animal with this foot structure.

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Related Concepts

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1. zygomorphy: A morphological trait in animals where the two sides of an organ or body part are symmetrical but not identical.

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Culture

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In zoology, zygodactyly is a foot structure found in some primates, such as lemurs and lorises, and in some birds, such as the kiwi and the roadrunner.

How to Memorize "zygodactylic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a foot with toes arranged in two rows, one on the outer side and the other on the inner side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zygodactylic' with the image of a foot with two rows of toes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Zip up your two rows of toes' to remember the meaning of zygodactylic.

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