Unguis (Noun)
Meaning
Any rigid body structure composed primarily of keratin.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Tigers have sharp ungui on the tips of their toes that help them grasp onto branches.
- The fossilized ungui of ancient reptiles have provided valuable insights into their evolution and behavior.
- In contrast to mammals, birds have a hard, horny ungui on the ends of their toes.
- Giraffes use their hooves, which are actually modified ungues, to defend themselves from predators.
- The term "unguis" specifically refers to the bony structures it supports, such as claws, nails, hooves and beaks.