parapodium

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English

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Etymology

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From para- +‎ -podium.

Noun

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parapodium (plural parapodia)

  1. (zoology) Any of the paired unjointed lateral outgrowths used for locomotion by worms such as annelids.
  2. (zoology) A lateral expansion on both sides of the foot in some gastropods, often used as a swimming organ.

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parapodium

Etymology

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pa.raˈpɔ.djum/
  • Rhymes: -ɔdjum
  • Syllabification: pa‧ra‧po‧dium

Noun

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parapodium n

  1. (annelid anatomy) parapodium (any of the paired unjointed lateral outgrowths used for locomotion by worms such as annelids)
    Synonym: pranóże

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