Fossarian

/fɒˈseərɪən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of digging, ditches, or animals that burrow; adapted for excavation.

Etymology

From Latin fossarius 'relating to digging,' derived from fossus (past participle of fodere 'to dig') plus -arian, a suffix denoting relation or association.

Kelly Says

Fossarian claws on a mole are so specialized that each tiny bone and muscle is optimized for shoveling through soil—it's like nature engineered the perfect underground bulldozer!

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