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Term: digitigrade

Description:

Digitigrade refers to animals that walk on their toes or digits, with their heels raised above the ground. This term is commonly used to describe the anatomy and walking style of certain animals, including some mammals and birds.

Senses:

• Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of digitigrade animals.
• Noun: An animal that walks on its toes or digits.

Examples:

Adjective:

1. Some digitigrade animals have evolved for swift and efficient movement.
2. The digitigrade stance of a cat allows for increased agility.

Noun:

1. Wolves and dogs are examples of digitigrades.
2. The anatomy of a digitigrade is adapted for quick maneuvering.

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