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parapodium
[ par-uh-poh-dee-uhm ]
/ ˌpær əˈpoʊ di əm /
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noun, plural par·a·po·di·a [par-uh-poh-dee-uh]. /ˌpær əˈpoʊ di ə/. Zoology.
one of the unjointed rudimentary limbs or processes of locomotion of many worms, as annelids.
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British Dictionary definitions for parapodium
parapodium
/ (ˌpærəˈpəʊdɪəm) /
noun plural -dia (-dɪə)
any of the paired unjointed lateral appendages of polychaete worms, used in locomotion, respiration, etc
any of various similar appendages of other invertebrates, esp certain molluscs
Word Origin for parapodium
New Latin: from para- 1 + -podium
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