7 By this time the developing baby moves and twists about, curls its fingers or its toes when the palm of its hand or the sole of its foot feels a tickling sensation.
* For example, some have questioned the usefulness of the little toe; however, it is now recognized to have an impact on the balance of the whole body.
Snakes can be marked by clipping certain scales; turtles by notching the shell; lizards by toe clipping; and alligators and crocodiles either by toe clipping or by the removal of scutes (horny plates) from the tail.
Typical features include visual impairment leading to blindness, obesity, extra fingers and/ or toes, developmental delay, coordination problems, diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis, and kidney abnormalities.