rhizopod
any of numerous protozoa of the widespread subphylum (or superclass) Rhizopoda, characterized by a pseudopod and comprising most members of the phylum Sarcodina, including the amebas and foraminifers.
Origin of rhizopod
1Other words from rhizopod
- rhi·zop·o·dan [rahy-zop-uh-dn], /raɪˈzɒp ə dn/, adjective, noun
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How to use rhizopod in a sentence
The diatoms have each one a tiny shell or shield, not made of lime like the rhizopod-shells, but of flint.
Young Folks' Library, Volume XI (of 20) | VariousWith regard to the origin of the group, the probability is greatly in favour of a rhizopod ancestry.
British Dictionary definitions for rhizopod
/ (ˈraɪzəʊˌpɒd) /
any protozoan of the phylum Rhizopoda, characterized by naked protoplasmic processes (pseudopodia). The group includes the amoebas
of, relating to, or belonging to the Rhizopoda
Derived forms of rhizopod
- rhizopodan (raɪˈzɒpədən), adjective, noun
- rhizopodous, adjective
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Scientific definitions for rhizopod
[ rī′zə-pŏd′ ]
Any of various protozoans of the group Rhizopoda, characteristically moving and taking in food by means of pseudopods. Rhizopods include amoebas and radiolarians.
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