zygodactyl

Definition

Having two toes pointing forward, and two pointing backward; zygodactylous.

Etymology

From zygo- + -dactyl.

Example Sentences

• "In parrots, the tarsometatarsus has a distinct shape resulting from the particular arrangement of parrot toes. As zygodactyl birds, toes number 2 and 3 are facing forward, while toes 1 and 4 are facing backwards."