Animal Anatomy And Physiology

noun a passage in the nose through which air passes during breathing

• The doctor examined her nostrils to check for any signs of infection.
• I can't breathe properly because my left nostril is blocked.
• I accidentally inhaled water and it came out of my nostril!
• His keen sense of smell was like having an extra nostril for detecting danger.

adjective thin or bony in appearance; unkempt or ragged in form or outline

• The scraggy branches of the tree needed to be pruned for safety reasons.
• That scraggy dog keeps wandering into our yard.
• She always wears those scraggy old jeans to school.
• His scraggy demeanor matched his unkempt appearance.

adjective describing an animal that walks on four legs

• The quadrupedal nature of the animal allows it to move efficiently on all fours.
• My dog prefers to be quadrupedal when running around the yard.
• I saw a quadrupedal critter scurrying across the road.
• The team worked together in a quadrupedal manner to finish the project ahead of schedule.

noun the state of lacking limbs

• Limblessness is a medical condition that can greatly impact a person's quality of life.
• I can't imagine how difficult it must be to cope with limblessness on a daily basis.
• Dealing with limblessness must be really tough, but I know you're strong enough to handle it.
• The limblessness of the tree in winter symbolizes the harshness of the season.