mediportal

English

Adjective

mediportal (comparative more mediportal, superlative most mediportal)

1. (biology) Of an animal, physically adapted to spend a substantial amount of time moving slowly over land, usually with a heavy body weight, but also having some characteristics conducive to quick movements when needed.

   Mediportal animals include the bison, elephant, and rhinoceros.

Related terms

• graviportal
• cursorial

Anagrams

• pteromalid