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BIPEDIE [2 records]

Record 1 1991-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Evolution (Biology)
  • Animal Biology
DEF

The condition of being two-footed or of using two feet for standing and walking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Évolution (Biologie)
  • Biologie animale
DEF

Progression des animaux terrestres quadrupèdes lorsqu'ils n'utilisent que le bipède postérieur (marche humaine, saut du kangourou).

Spanish

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Record 2 1990-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
DEF

The condition of having but 2 feet or of using only 2 for locomotion if more are present.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
DEF

Progression des animaux terrestres quadrupèdes lorsqu'ils n'utilisent que le bipède postérieur (...)

DEF

Qualité de bipède. Fait d'être bipède, aptitude à marcher sur 2 pieds.

CONT

La bipédie de l'homme et de certains animaux.

Spanish

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