interdigital
Americanadjective
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found between the fingers or toes of a human or animal.
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Electronics. of or relating to a transducer composed of two sets of metallic electrodes, arrayed on a series of interlocking parallel strips.
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Predatory functional morphology in raptors: interdigital variation in talon size is related to prey restraint and immobilisation technique.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 18, 2012
On the other hand it agrees with Ovis in the form of its lower jaw, in the absence of beard and any odour, and in the possession of interdigital pores in all feet.
From Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon by Robert Armitage Sterndale
All the feet have five well-developed claws with the toes on the hind-feet subequal, the first and fifth not greatly exceeding the others in length, the interdigital membrane not extending beyond them.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" by Various
I. Gives a view of the inner surface of the toe of a sheep, with the interdigital gland laid open. g.
From A Treatise on Sheep: The Best Means for their Improvement, General Management, and the Treatment of their Diseases. by Ambrose Blacklock
It resembles sheep in the minute structure of its hair, in its hairy muzzle, and in having interdigital glands on all its feet.
From American Big Game in Its Haunts by Various
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