1. the condition of having webbed feet or toes, with skin connecting the digits
Usage: biology; zoology
2. a palm-shaped or hand-shaped structure or arrangement
Usage: biology; botany

Examples

• The duck’s palmation helps it swim efficiently through water.
• Palmation is a key adaptation for aquatic birds.
• The beaver’s hind feet show clear palmation for swimming.
• Frogs exhibit palmation between their toes for better propulsion.
• The leaf’s palmation created a distinctive hand-like appearance.
• Scientists studied the degree of palmation in different waterfowl species.