orthopeeds
Orthopeeds is a fictional term used in speculative biology and science fiction to describe a small, bipedal, herbivorous mammal-like organism noted for its straight, sturdy feet. The name derives from the Latin/Greek roots ortho- meaning straight and pous meaning foot, a reference to its distinctive foot anatomy. In most depictions, orthopeeds inhabit forested and montane regions on a temperate or tropical world, where they forage on fruit, seeds, and bark.
Anatomy and appearance commonly described for orthopeeds include a compact body range of roughly 40 to 90
Behavior and ecology in fictional sources often portray orthopeeds as social creatures that live in small
In fiction and worldbuilding, orthopeeds are used to illustrate biomechanical and ecological concepts, such as gait
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