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parapodium

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par·a·po·di·um  (pr-pd-m)
n. pl. par·a·po·di·a (-d-)
One of the fleshy paired appendages of polychete annelids that function in locomotion and breathing.
parapodium [ˌpærəˈpəʊdɪəm]
n pl -dia [-dɪə]
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) any of the paired unjointed lateral appendages of polychaete worms, used in locomotion, respiration, etc.
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) any of various similar appendages of other invertebrates, esp certain molluscs
[New Latin: from para-1 + -podium]
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Noun1.parapodiumparapodium - one of a pair of fleshy appendages of a polychete annelid that functions in locomotion and breathing
appendage, extremity, member - an external body part that projects from the body; "it is important to keep the extremities warm"


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