Sentence examples for claw function from inspiring English sources

The enlarged second toe bore an unusually large, curved sickle-shaped claw (held off the ground or 'retracted' when walking), which is thought to have been used in capturing prey and climbing trees (see "Claw function" below).

Specifically, we found a pair of TH-positive cells in the ventral region of the thoracic ganglion, and in ventral and dorsal regions of the abdominal (pleonic) ganglion, suggesting catecholaminergic modulation of claws' function and abdominal structures.

However, given that other variable elements of the foot perform clear functional roles [16], [17], [19], and that there is correlation between claw morphology and function in terrestrial through arboreal birds [25], [34], it is likely that raptor talon morphology does indeed vary dependent on function, since raptor feet are so important for prey capture and manipulation.

Table 3 The definitions of robot's claw movement Membership function Definitions PB Positive big PM Positive medium PS Positive small Z Zero NS Negative small NM Negative medium NB Negative big.

A close relative, Agriochoerus, had clawed feet, the function of which remains uncertain.

Over the course of the year, sales of teen paranormal romance novels that had so dominated the market following Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series basically fell off a cliff as Dystopia dragged itself, on its one functioning claw, into town.

The hands of azhdarchids are similarly truncated with reduced digits and claws that would function poorly in support on soft substrates.

One of the most intriguing features of the major claw is that it functions both as a semaphore and a weapon.

Functional claw trimming of the hind claws revealed chronic laminitis and Rusterholz sole ulcers on the lateral claws.

Phillip Manning and colleagues (2009) attempted to test the function of the sickle claw and similarly shaped claws on the forelimbs.

Griswold et al. stated that the claws may have a significant function in capturing prey.