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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Having two toes pointing forward, and two pointing backward; zygodactylous..
In parrots, the tarsometatarsus has a distinct shape resulting from the particular arrangement of parrot toes. As zygodactyl birds, toes number 2 and 3 are facing forward, while toes 1 and 4 are facing backwards.
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Zygodactyl means Having two toes pointing forward, and two pointing backward; zygodactylous..
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Possible antonyms include heterodactyl.
In parrots, the tarsometatarsus has a distinct shape resulting from the particular arrangement of parrot toes. As zygodactyl birds, toes number 2 and 3 are facing forward, while toes 1 and 4 are facing backwards.
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