Pinnigrade
[pin-i-greyd] /ˈpɪn ɪˌgreɪd/
adjective
1.
moving by means of finlike parts or flippers, as the seals and walruses.
noun
2.
a pinnigrade animal.
pinnigrade
(pĭn’ĭ-grād’)
Walking by means of finlike organs or flippers, as seals and walruses.
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