-
characteristic of all
species of
marsupial gliders is the
partially fused (
syndactylous)
second and
third digits on the hind feet. They
achieve gliding flight...
- the
bandicoot group evolved from a
primitive carnivore,
developed the
syndactylous hind foot as a
specialisation for climbing, and the
diprotodonts then...
- pentadactyly, perissodactyl, polydactyly, pterodactyl, schizodactyly,
syndactylous, syndactyly, tetradactylous, tetradactyly, tridactyly,
zygodactyly dam-...
- to be held
snugly against the body when swimming.
There are also two
syndactylous (2nd and 3rd toes are fused) toes on the hind feet, used for grooming...
- branches. The
second and
third digits of the hind foot are
partially syndactylous (fused together),
forming a
grooming comb. The
fourth digit of the forefoot...
- five toes on each foot, although, as in many
other marsupials, they are
syndactylous, with the
second and
third toes of the hind foot are
fused along almost...
- the ankle) are
significantly reduced,
which may mean
these digits were
syndactylous (fused) like
those of all
modern diprotodontians. The first, fourth,...
- on each foot. The
second and
third digits of the hind foot are
partly syndactylous: they are
united by skin at the top joint, but
divide at the claws. These...
-
provides firm grip on branches. The
second and
third toes are
partly syndactylous,
united by skin at the top
joint while the two
separate nails serve as...
- are enlarged, the 1st
digit is absent, and the 2nd and 3rd
digits are
syndactylous (two
digits that look like one
fused together).
Scientists have discovered...
