dactylar (Meaning)
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dactylar (a.)
Pertaining to dactyl; dactylic.
Of or pertaining to a finger or toe, or to the claw of an insect crustacean.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dactylar
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dactylar Sentence Examples
- The dactylar structure of the bird's foot allowed it to perch securely on tree branches.
- Paleontologists study the dactylar bones of ancient creatures to understand their locomotion and behavior.
- A dactylar arrangement of digits is characteristic of many vertebrates, including reptiles and mammals.
- The dactylar adaptation of the frog's hind limb enables it to propel itself efficiently through water and land.
- Comparative anatomy reveals similarities in the dactylar morphology among different species within the same taxonomic group.
- The dactylar anatomy of arthropods varies greatly depending on their ecological niche and lifestyle.
- Evolutionary changes in the dactylar structure can lead to adaptations suited to specific environmental challenges.
- Veterinary surgeons may repair injuries to dactylar bones in animals to restore mobility and function.
- The study of dactylar development provides insights into the evolutionary history of limb morphology.
- Dactylar abnormalities, such as polydactyly or syndactyly, can occur due to genetic mutations or environmental factors.
FAQs About the word dactylar
Pertaining to dactyl; dactylic., Of or pertaining to a finger or toe, or to the claw of an insect crustacean.
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No antonyms found.
The dactylar structure of the bird's foot allowed it to perch securely on tree branches.
Paleontologists study the dactylar bones of ancient creatures to understand their locomotion and behavior.
A dactylar arrangement of digits is characteristic of many vertebrates, including reptiles and mammals.
The dactylar adaptation of the frog's hind limb enables it to propel itself efficiently through water and land.
