amblydactyla
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/ˌæmblɪˈdæktɪlə/
blunt-fingered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amblydactyla' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amblys' meaning 'blunt' and 'daktylos' meaning 'finger'.
Historical Evolution
'amblys' and 'daktylos' combined in Greek to form 'amblydactyla', which was adopted into scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the blunt toe arrangement of certain birds, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern taxonomy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of birds in the family Picidae, known for their unique toe arrangement.
The amblydactyla species are known for their distinctive climbing abilities.
Last updated: 2025/07/10 16:51