Alectoropodous

/æ.lɛk.tɚˈɑp.ə.dəs/ adjective

Definition

Having feet or legs resembling those of a rooster; characterized by rooster-like feet or leg structure.

Etymology

From Greek 'alektryon' (rooster) plus 'podous' (having feet), describing the foot morphology of organisms.

Kelly Says

Many ancient and fossil creatures were classified by their feet first—if it had rooster-like claws or scaled legs, that physical feature became its defining characteristic in science.

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