No. 10,294 in Catalan
plantígrad
Walking with the entire sole of the foot on the ground.
In a sentence
Els óssos són animals plantígrads.
Bears are plantigrade animals.
The term 'plantígrad' is used to classify animals that walk on the soles of their feet, which is a biological characteristic.
Els humans també som plantígrads, ja que recolzem completament el peu al caminar.
Humans are also plantigrade, as we place the entire foot on the ground when walking.
Here, 'plantígrad' explains a shared trait between humans and certain animals in the way they walk.
Ser plantígrad proporciona estabilitat en caminar, fet útil en terrenys irregulars.
Being plantigrade provides stability while walking, a useful trait on uneven terrain.
In this sentence, 'plantígrad' denotes an evolutionary advantage offered by the walking method.
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