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Webbed feet are the result of mutations in genes that normally cause interdigital tissue between the toes to apoptose. [8] Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in development is mediated by a variety of pathways, and normally causes the creation of digits by death of tissue separating the digits.
Five types [4] of syndactyly have been identified in humans. The corresponding loci associated with these types and their common phenotypical expression are as follows: . type I: 2q34-q36; [5] webbing occurs between middle and ring fingers and/or second and third toes.
Webbed toes can be separated through surgery. Surgical separation of webbed toes is an example of body modification. As with any form of surgery, there are risks of complications. In contrast, when left untreated it is very uncommon for webbed toes to cause complications beyond cosmetic considerations.
An example of interdigital webbing on an Abah River flying frog.. In oryzomyines, a mainly South American rodent group, the marsh rice rat, Pseudoryzomys simplex, and Sigmodontomys alfari all have small webs, which do not extend to the end of the proximal phalanges, whereas Amphinectomys savamis, Lundomys molitor and the members of the genera Holochilus and Nectomys have more expansive webbing ...
The webbed or palmated feet of birds can be categorized into several types: Palmate : only the anterior digits (2–4) are joined by webbing. Found in ducks , geese and swans , gulls and terns , and other aquatic birds ( auks , flamingos , fulmars , jaegers , loons , petrels , shearwaters and skimmers ).
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The hind feet are larger and have webbing between the toes, and the second innermost toe has a "double nail" used for grooming. [31] [32] Beavers can swim at 8 km/h (5.0 mph); [25] only their webbed hind feet are used to swim, while the front feet fold under the chest. [31]
Will need to check if theres a wiki page on the cysts and provide a drawing or photo of webbed toes if I can get the dog to sit still long enough! Kriswarry ( talk ) 08:14, 7 December 2017 (UTC) Kriswarry ( talk ) 08:14, 7 December 2017 (UTC) [ reply ]