Update: Wow! :O_o: Even in 2020, people are still reading this article? Wow, people. Just wow. :XD: Well, I'm glad that I could be of much help.
While browsing for furry art, sometimes, I see characters with distinct anthro and feral forms. Often, the differences are minor (hands become paws, feet become more digitigrade, etc.) or even completely different (no clothing, lacking hairs, smaller body size, different body marking placement locations, etc.). While I'm fine with it, at the same time, I can't help but also find it ludicrous. :XD: Of course, that's just me.
In correct word usage, "anthro" is short for "άνθρω