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parapodium

Pronunciation: /ˌparəˈpəʊdɪəm/

Definition of parapodium

noun (plural parapodia /-ɪə/)

Zoology
  • (in a polychaete worm) each of a number of paired muscular bristle-bearing appendages used in locomotion, sensation, or respiration.
  • (in a sea slug or other mollusc) a lateral extension of the foot used as an undulating fin for swimming.

Derivatives

parapodial

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek para- 'subsidiary' + pous, pod- 'foot'

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