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Definition

adjective. having two toes on each foot pointing forward and two pointing backward.

Example Sentence

The woodpecker is a zygodactylous bird, having two toes facing forward and two facing backward.

More Example Sentences

Zygodactylous feet help birds hold onto branches.

Synonyms

two-toed; specialized; unique

Antonyms

unipedal; monodactylous

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