plantigrade
[plan-ti-greyd]
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adjective
walking on the whole sole of the foot, as humans, and bears.
noun
a plantigrade animal.
Origin of plantigrade
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Plantigrade: species that walk on the entire foot, not on the claws alone.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
It is plantigrade —that is, it stands lower on the hind-legs than in front.
The Western WorldW.H.G. Kingston
Very few animals do this, and those that do are said to be plantigrade.
The Burgess Animal Book for ChildrenThornton W. Burgess
It was none other than the paw-mark of Mr. Bear, who is a plantigrade and walks flat-footed.
Everyday AdventuresSamuel Scoville
All the limbs are plantigrade and pentedactylate, and the digits of the pes are clawed.
The Vertebrate SkeletonSidney H. Reynolds
plantigrade
adjective
noun
Word Origin for plantigrade
C19: via French from New Latin plantigradus, from Latin planta sole of the foot + gradus a step
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[plăn′tĭ-grād′]
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[plăn′tĭ-grād′]
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