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tetrapod

UK
/ˈtɛtrəpɒd/
US
/ˈtɛtrəpɑd/

Translations

tetrapodnoun
tetrapods
pl
UK
/ˈtɛtrəpɒd/
US
/ˈtɛtrəpɑd/
The tetrapod is an important structure in coastal engineering.
Тетрапод является важной конструкцией в прибрежной инженерии.
Synonyms
quadruped
four-legged animal
vertebrate
amphibian
reptile
bird
mammal
tetrapodadjective
UK
/ˈtɛtrəpɒd/
US
/ˈtɛtrəpɑd/
Relational adjective used attributively (e.g., tetrapod limb).

Definitions

tetrapodnoun
A vertebrate animal having four limbs or limb-like appendages, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
The frog is a classic example of a tetrapod, as it has four limbs adapted for jumping and swimming.
A concrete structure with four legs, used in coastal engineering to prevent erosion by dissipating the energy of waves.
The breakwater was reinforced with tetrapods to protect the shoreline from the powerful ocean waves.
tetrapodadjective
Relating to or characteristic of animals of the superclass Tetrapoda.
The researchers compared tetrapod limb anatomy across species.
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