Discodactyl

/ˌdɪskoʊˈdæktɪl/ noun

Definition

An organism or structure with disc-shaped digits or fingers; a disc-fingered creature.

Etymology

From disco- (disc) + -dactyl (from Greek daktylos, 'finger'). This biological term describes the shape of digits in certain animals.

Kelly Says

Tree frogs have evolved sticky disc-shaped pads on their fingers and toes—they're literally discodactyls—and these tiny discs use molecular adhesion to let them climb smooth glass surfaces.

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