Bradypod

/ˈbrædɪˌpɑd/ noun

Definition

An animal with slow-moving feet or legs; specifically, a sloth.

Etymology

From Greek 'brady-' (slow) and 'pous' (foot). The term literally means 'slow-footed' and traditionally refers to sloths.

Kelly Says

Sloths earned the name bradypod perfectly—they move so slowly that algae actually grows on their fur, creating a mobile ecosystem; it's an extreme adaptation for energy conservation in rainforests.

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