hypodactylum (Meaning)
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hypodactylum (n.)
The under side of the toes.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hypodactylum
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hypodactylum Sentence Examples
- The hypodactylum, a skeletal structure on the ventral side of the amphibian's forelimb, supports the digits.
- Hypodactylum is a term used to describe the reduction or absence of digits in certain species.
- The hypodactylum of salamanders and other amphibians is closely associated with the number of phalanges present in the limbs.
- The fossil record shows that the hypodactylum in early amphibians varied considerably, indicating an evolutionary shift.
- Hypodactylum is one of the characteristics used to distinguish different species of frogs and toads.
- The hypodactylum of some frogs is reduced to a single element, known as the prehallux, while others have a more elaborate structure.
- The formation of hypodactylum is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.
- Hypodactylum anomalies can provide insights into the developmental processes underlying limb formation.
- The hypodactylum is an important element in the biomechanics of amphibian locomotion.
- Comparative studies of hypodactylum across different amphibian species can shed light on evolutionary relationships and adaptations.
FAQs About the word hypodactylum
The under side of the toes.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hypodactylum, a skeletal structure on the ventral side of the amphibian's forelimb, supports the digits.
Hypodactylum is a term used to describe the reduction or absence of digits in certain species.
The hypodactylum of salamanders and other amphibians is closely associated with the number of phalanges present in the limbs.
The fossil record shows that the hypodactylum in early amphibians varied considerably, indicating an evolutionary shift.
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