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"Fossorial" is an adjective used to describe animals that are adapted to digging or burying themselves. |
"Fossorial" is an adjective used to describe animals that are adapted to digging or burying themselves. |
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The term originates from Medieval Latin ''fossorius'', meaning "used for digging," which in turn comes from Latin ''fossor'' ("digger"), derived from ''fodere'' ("to dig"). |
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The phrase has been in use since at least 1836 to specifically describe animals with such adaptations. |
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Latest revision as of 22:44, 4 April 2024
"Fossorial" is an adjective used to describe animals that are adapted to digging or burying themselves.
The term originates from Medieval Latin fossorius, meaning "used for digging," which in turn comes from Latin fossor ("digger"), derived from fodere ("to dig").
The phrase has been in use since at least 1836 to specifically describe animals with such adaptations.