Cursoriality
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The quality of being cursorial. uncountable
"Among extant carnivores, such a rotatory fibula is known in bears and cats for instance and, among Hyaenodontidae, a rotary fibula is known in Hyaenodon, although Hyaenodon shows clear adaptations to cursoriality as well."
Example
More examples"Among extant carnivores, such a rotatory fibula is known in bears and cats for instance and, among Hyaenodontidae, a rotary fibula is known in Hyaenodon, although Hyaenodon shows clear adaptations to cursoriality as well."
Etymology
From cursorial + -ity.