plantigrade

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1. plantigrade - Noun

2. plantigrade - Adjective

Meaning

Walking on the sole of the foot; pertaining to the plantigrades.

Having the foot so formed that the heel touches the ground when the leg is upright.

A plantigrade animal, or one that walks or steps on the sole of the foot, as man, and the bears.

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Like this archosaur, basal pterosaur lineages have plantigrade hindlimbs that show adaptations for saltitation. Source: Internet

Depending on style of locomotion, animals can be classified as plantigrade (sole walking), digitigrade (toe walking), or unguligrade (nail walking). Source: Internet

The hind feet have 4 toes. citation They are plantigrade animals while at rest; however, they move around on their toes while running, assuming a more digitigrade form. Source: Internet

Though its legs are short, its large, five-toed paws and plantigrade posture facilitate movement through deep snow. Source: Internet

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