👉 The term "mastigopodous" is a biological term that refers to an animal species characterized by having short, rounded tails. This trait was first described in the 18th century and has been widely recognized as a distinguishing feature of certain species such as the African giraffe. Mastigopods are small, round-bodied animals with long, slender tails. They have a unique characteristic that makes them stand out from other animals in terms of their tail shape: they have short,
