pinnigrade

(pĭnˈĭ-grādˌ)

adjective
Walking by means of finlike organs or flippers, as the seals and walruses.

Origin:

Origin: pinn(a)

Origin: + Latin -gradus, going (from gradī, to step; see ghredh- in Indo-European roots)

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