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Heterodactylous

Hetˊer-o-dac′tyl-ous

,

Adj.

[

Hetero-

+ Gr. [GREEK] a toe.]

(Zool.)

Having the first and second toes turned backward, as in the trogons.

Definition 2025

heterodactylous

heterodactylous

English

Adjective

heterodactylous ‎(not comparable)

(zoology) Having the first and second toes turned backward, as in the trogons.