quadrumanous
/kwɑˈdrumənəs/
adjective
- Having all four feet adapted for grasping, like the hands of a primate.
- In zoology class, we learned that most primates are quadrumanous, using all four limbs for grasping.
- Monkeys are quadrumanous animals that can hold branches with both their hands and feet.
- The quadrumanous nature of the lemur allows it to climb and grip tree trunks easily.
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