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Plantigrade Mammal

Definition: A plantigrade mammal refers to a mammal that walks with the entire sole of its foot touching the ground.

Sense 1 (Popular): In popular usage, a plantigrade mammal refers to any mammal that walks on its entire foot, including the entire sole and toes. Examples of popular plantigrade mammals include humans, bears, and raccoons.

Sample Sentence: Humans are classified as plantigrade mammals since they walk with the entire sole of their foot and toes touching the ground.

Sense 2 (Local): In a specific local context, a plantigrade mammal may refer to a particular group of mammalian species found in a specific region. For instance, in the local area of XYZ, plantigrade mammals include the XYZ Fox and the XYZ Rat.

Sample Sentence: The XYZ Fox is a rare and unique plantigrade mammal found exclusively in the forests of XYZ.

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