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What do we call the special bone that typically extends from the wrist of a panda?

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We call that special bone found in the wrist of a panda the pseudo-thumb. It is an adaptation that helps pandas to grasp bamboo easily. The pseudo-thumb is actually an extension of the panda's radial sesamoid bone.
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The special bone that typically extends from the wrist of a panda is called a "pseudo-thumb". This bone, also known as a "panda thumb", is an extension of the radial sesamoid bone and is used by the panda to help hold and manipulate bamboo.
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The special bone that typically extends from the wrist of a panda is called the "pseudo-thumb" or "false thumb." It is an enlarged and elongated wrist bone that helps pandas grasp bamboo more effectively.
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