Webfoot: meaning, definitions and examples
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webfoot
[ หwษbหfสt ]
anatomy
Webfoot refers to a type of foot that is equipped with webbing between the toes, which aids in swimming. This adaptation is typically found in aquatic animals such as ducks and some amphibians, allowing them to maneuver efficiently in water.
Synonyms
paddle foot, webbed foot.
Examples of usage
- The mallard's webfoot helps it paddle swiftly across the pond.
- Frogs have webfeet that facilitate their swimming abilities in their habitat.
- Webfooted birds can dive and catch fish more effectively.
- The design of the webfoot allows for better propulsion in water.
Translations
Translations of the word "webfoot" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pata de web
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคฌเคซเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Webfuร
๐ฎ๐ฉ kaki web
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะดัะฝะฐ ะปะฐะฟะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ stopa webowa
๐ฏ๐ต ใฆใงใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท pied palmipรจde
๐ช๐ธ pie web
๐น๐ท web ayak
๐ฐ๐ท ์น ๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฏู ููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ webovรก noha
๐ธ๐ฐ webovรก noha
๐จ๐ณ ็ฝ็ป่
๐ธ๐ฎ web stopalo
๐ฎ๐ธ vef fรฆti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะตะฑ ัะฐะฑะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแแคแแฎแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ veb ayaฤฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ pie web
Etymology
The term 'webfoot' is derived from the combination of 'web', referring to the membrane or skin that connects the toes, and 'foot', which is the anatomical structure for locomotion. This word likely originated in the early 19th century as zoologists began to classify animals based on their adaptations to different environments. The specific adaptation of webbed feet pertains to both the physical structure and the evolutionary benefits it provides for swimming creatures. The word gained traction as more species were studied and categorized, particularly in the context of ornithology and herpetology, leading to broader recognition of its importance in understanding animal behaviors and habitats.