parapodium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the paired unjointed lateral outgrowths used for locomotion by worms such as annelids.
  2. A lateral expansion on both sides of the foot in some gastropods, often used as a swimming organ.

Word forms

parapodium parapodia

Etymology

From para- + -podium.

Derived words

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