different between graviportal vs mediportal

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graviportal (comparative more graviportal, superlative most graviportal)

(biology) Of an animal, physically adapted only for moving slowly over land, due to a high body weight; examples include giant tortoises.

mediportal (comparative more mediportal, superlative most mediportal)

(biology) Of an animal, physically adapted to spend a substantial amount of time moving slowly over land, usually with a heavy body weight, but also having some characteristics conducive to quick movements when needed.
Mediportal animals include the bison, elephant, and rhinoceros.

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