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pec·ti·nate

(pĕk′tə-nāt′) also pec·ti·nat·ed (-nā′tĭd)
adj.
Having projections resembling the teeth of a comb; comblike.
pec′ti·na′tion n.
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Their feet have comb-like growths or pectinations along each toe that act as snowshoes, which allow ruffed grouse to walk atop deep snow.
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