Ancylodactyla

/ˌæŋsɪləˈdæktɪlə/ noun

In zoology, a group or classification relating to curved or hooked-claw animals, particularly in historical taxonomic systems.

From Greek 'ancylo-' (curved, hooked) + 'daktylos' (finger, claw, toe). A technical zoological term combining Greek elements to describe claw morphology.

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