Having fingers or toes that are split or separated, or characterized by digits that are cleft or divided.
From Latin 'fissus' (split) + Greek 'daktylos' (finger), literally meaning 'split-fingered.'
Some animals have fissidactyl features—like the split hooves of ungulates—which is nature's way of optimizing grip and movement for different environments!
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