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cursorial

How to use cursorial in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for cursorial.

Editorial note

It's called cursorial hunting; wolves do it as well.

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Quick take

(of limbs and feet) adapted for running

Meaning at a glance

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adjective

(of limbs and feet) adapted for running

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for cursorial.

adjective

(of limbs and feet) adapted for running

Example sentences

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It's called cursorial hunting; wolves do it as well.

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Huge grazing herbivores and cursorial predators move carbon and nitrogen around the landscape.

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> We evolved as persistence huntersIf you haven’t read about cursorial hunting, the Wikipedia article [1] is worth the time.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use cursorial in a sentence?

It's called cursorial hunting; wolves do it as well.

What does cursorial mean?

(of limbs and feet) adapted for running

What part of speech is cursorial?

cursorial is commonly used as adjective.