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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Origin of parapodium

First recorded in 1875–80; para-¹ + -podium

OTHER WORDS FROM parapodium

par·a·po·di·al, adjective

Words nearby parapodium

paraphyletic, paraphysis, paraplanner, paraplegia, paraplegic, parapodium, parapraxia, parapraxis, paraprofessional, paraprotein, paraproteinemia

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How to use parapodium in a sentence

Neurocirri slender, subcylindric, somewhat conical distally or sometimes a little clavate, surpassing end of parapodium.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11. No. 1.|Various
The parapodium is represented with its neural or ventral surface uppermost.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6|Various
Also decidedly different from exigua in having four lobes at the distal end of each parapodium, two postsetal and two presetal.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11. No. 1.|Various
The natocirrus is reduced to a small rounded or nodular form slightly above base of parapodium.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11. No. 1.|Various

The notocirrus is small and occupies the usual place in the angle between the dorsal surface of the parapodium and the body-wall.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11. No. 1.|Various

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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