Dactyl

Pronunciation
/dak-til/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Dactyl
Plural
Dactyls

Definition

A term used to describe a finger-like part or segment of the limb found on certain arthropods, particularly crustaceans. In arachnids, this term is less commonly used, with 'claw' being more typical.

Etymology

From Greek 'daktylos', meaning 'finger' or 'toe'.

Example

The crab uses its dactyls to manipulate food and interact with its environment.

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