What is "dactyly"

n. (context biology English) The number and arrangement of digits (fingers and toes) on the hands, feet, or sometimes wings of a tetrapod animal.

In biology, dactyly is the arrangement of digits ( fingers and toes) on the hands, feet, or sometimes wings of a tetrapod animal. It comes from the Greek word δακτυλος (dáktulos) = "finger".

Sometimes the ending "-dactylia" is used. The derived adjectives end with "-dactyl" or "-dactylous".