zygodactyl foot (Meaning)
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zygodactyl foot (n)
a bird's foot having the first and fourth toes of each foot directed backward and the second and third forward
Synonyms & Antonyms of zygodactyl foot
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zygodactyl foot Sentence Examples
- The zygodactyl foot of the woodpecker enables it to grip tree trunks securely for feeding.
- The two fused toes of the zygodactyl foot provide stability while hopping.
- Parrots possess zygodactyl feet, allowing them to grasp perches with ease.
- The woodpeckers' zygodactyl feet are specialized for clinging to vertical surfaces.
- The zygodactyl foot structure permits owls to perch silently on branches.
- The zygodactyl foot of the kookaburra allows it to cling to tree trunks and watch for prey.
- The zygodactyl foot is an adaptation common in birds that helps them climb and grip branches.
- The zygodactyl foot of the swift enables it to cling to vertical surfaces during nesting.
- Zygodactyl feet in birds provide a wider surface area for balanced perching.
- The unique arrangement of toes in the zygodactyl foot enhances the bird's grasping ability.
FAQs About the word zygodactyl foot
a bird's foot having the first and fourth toes of each foot directed backward and the second and third forward
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The zygodactyl foot of the woodpecker enables it to grip tree trunks securely for feeding.
The two fused toes of the zygodactyl foot provide stability while hopping.
Parrots possess zygodactyl feet, allowing them to grasp perches with ease.
The woodpeckers' zygodactyl feet are specialized for clinging to vertical surfaces.
