Eleutherodactyl

/ˌɛljuːðəroʊˈdæktəl/ adjective

Definition

Having free or unwebbed fingers or toes, used in biology to describe animals with digits that aren't connected by skin.

Etymology

From Greek eleutheros meaning 'free' and daktylos meaning 'finger' or 'toe.' The term describes the structural freedom of digits.

Kelly Says

Some frogs and salamanders evolved free toes instead of webbed feet, giving them better grip on plants—nature kept their fingers 'free' for a reason.

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