Prehensility is the quality of an appendage or organ that has adapted for grasping or holding. The word is derived from the Latin term prehendere, meaning "to grasp." Examples Appendages that can become prehensile include: Prehensile feet have evolved many times across many different species The hands of primates are all prehensile to varying degrees The claws of cats are also prehensile Prehensile tails – Many extant lizards have prehensile tails (geckos, chameleons, and a species of ski… (More on Prehensile)