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rhizopod
[ rahy-zuh-pod ]
noun
- 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.
rhizopod
/ ˈraɪzəʊˌpɒd; raɪˈzɒpədən /
noun
- any protozoan of the phylum Rhizopoda , characterized by naked protoplasmic processes (pseudopodia). The group includes the amoebas
adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Rhizopoda
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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Derived Forms
- rhiˈzopodous, adjective
- rhizopodan, adjectivenoun
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Other Words From
- rhi·zop·o·dan [rahy-, zop, -, uh, -dn], adjective noun
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
The diatoms have each one a tiny shell or shield, not made of lime like the rhizopod-shells, but of flint.
From Project Gutenberg
With regard to the origin of the group, the probability is greatly in favour of a Rhizopod ancestry.
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