plantigrade

Adjective

Walking with the entire sole of the foot on the ground, as humans, bears, raccoons, and rabbits do.

ریشه

From Latin 'planta' meaning 'sole of the foot' and 'gradus' meaning 'step'.

مثال

• Humans are plantigrade walkers.
• Bears are examples of plantigrade animals.
• The raccoon's plantigrade footprints were visible in the mud.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Plantigrade mammal Plantigrade footprints Plantigrade animals Plantigrade walkers