parapodia

par·a·po·di·um

[par-uh-poh-dee-uhm]
noun, plural par·a·po·di·a [-dee-uh] . Zoology.
one of the unjointed rudimentary limbs or processes of locomotion of many worms, as annelids.

Origin:
1875–80; para-1 + -podium

par·a·po·di·al, adjective
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parapodium (ˌpærəˈpəʊdɪəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -dia
1.  any of the paired unjointed lateral appendages of polychaete worms, used in locomotion, respiration, etc
2.  any of various similar appendages of other invertebrates, esp certain molluscs
 
[New Latin: from para-1 + -podium]

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