Definition of Cursorial. Meaning of Cursorial. Synonyms of Cursorial

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Definition of Cursorial

Cursorial
Cursorial Cur*so"ri*al (k?r-s?"r?-al), a. (Zo["o]l.) (a) Adapted to running or walking, and not to prehension; as, the limbs of the horse are cursorial. See Illust. of Aves. (b) Of or pertaining to the Cursores.

Meaning of Cursorial from wikipedia

- A cursorial organism is one that is adapted specifically to run. An animal can be considered cursorial if it has the ability to run fast (e.g. cheetah)...
- longest legs of all known human species, but all members of genus Homo have cursorial (limbs adapted for running) adaptions not seen in more arboreal hominids...
- The giant Cuban owl or giant cursorial owl (Ornimegalonyx) is an extinct genus of giant owl that measured 1.1 metres (3 ft 7 in) in height. It is closely...
- Sceloporus megalepidurus, the largescale spiny lizard, cursorial spiny lizard, or dull cursorial spiny lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae...
- leading hypotheses pertaining to avian flight: Pouncing Proavis model, Cursorial model, and Arboreal model. In March 2018, scientists reported that Archaeopteryx...
- Sceloporus subpictus, the southern cursorial lizard or paintbelly spiny lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. It is endemic to...
- species Lycaon sekowei and Lycaon magnus. This hypercarnivorous and highly cursorial genus is distinguished by accessory cusps on the premolars. It branched...
- due to convergent evolution: both hyenas and canines are non-arboreal, cursorial hunters that catch prey with their teeth rather than claws. Both eat food...
- The cursor gr**** mouse, or cursorial akodont (Akodon cursor), is a sigmodontine rodent from South America. The cursor gr**** mouse is a moderately sized...
- values of theropod long bones, with comments on limb proportions and cursorial potential". Gaia. 15: 241–255. ISSN 0871-5424. Anton, M.; Sánchez, I.;...