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单词 cursorial
释义 cursorial, a. Zool.|kɜːˈsɔərɪəl|
[f. L. cursōri-us running (taken in reference to Cursores) + -al1.]
Adapted, or having limbs adapted, for running; spec. applied to certain birds (Cursores), orthopterous insects (Cursoria), and crustaceans.
1836Todd Cycl. Anat. I. 283/2 The sternum of the Cursorial Birds presents few affinities of structure to that of the rest of the class.1855Owen Skel. & Teeth 25 The prehensile or cursorial limb of the denizen of dry land.
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