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Digitigrade
A digitigrade is an animal which stands or walks on its digits, or toes. They are generally faster and quieter than other types of animals.
The term can also be used as an adverb, referring to the type of locomotion used by such animals.
Examples of digitigrades
- Canidae
- horse
- Felidae
- Hippopotamidae
- Elephantidae (elephant)
- Protoss (a fictional creature)
See also
References
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