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zygodactyl

adjective zy·go·dac·tyl \ ˌzī-gə-ˈdak-tᵊl \

Definition of zygodactyl

: having the toes arranged two in front and two behind —used of a bird

Origin and Etymology of zygodactyl

International Scientific Vocabulary zyg- + Greek daktylos toe

Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, rictus, ruff, skein

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zygodactyl

adjective zy·go·dac·tyl \ ˌzī-gə-ˈdak-tᵊl \

medical Definition of zygodactyl

: syndactyl

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