tarsus
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This force relies on the parasite’s highly adapted feet, called tarsi, which are equipped with toothed claws.
From Scientific American
The daily health checks involve measurements of the birds' weight, wing length, head-bill and part of the foot called the tarsus.
From BBC
Additionally, they were smaller and had a slower-growing lower leg bone called the tarsus.
From Scientific American
In addition, it hosts the smallest primate in the world, the tarsus tarsier, which fits in the palm of your hand.
From The Guardian
A mosquito’s leg is made up of three sections, known as a femur, a tibia, and a tarsus.
From Science Magazine
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