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parapodium Meaning

Wordnet

parapodium (n)

one of a pair of fleshy appendages of a polychete annelid that functions in locomotion and breathing

Webster

parapodium (n.)

One of the lateral appendages of an annelid; -- called also foot tubercle.

parapodium Sentence Examples

  1. The parapodium serves as a locomotive structure in various marine invertebrates.
  2. Polychaetes, a type of segmented worm, possess parapodia along their body.
  3. Annelids utilize parapodia for anchoring, burrowing, and respiration.
  4. The parapodium of a snail functions as a sensory organ.
  5. The fleshy parapodium of the octopus aids in locomotion and manipulation.
  6. Parapodia in crustaceans are modified appendages used for swimming and defense.
  7. The parapodium of a squid helps regulate buoyancy and maneuverability.
  8. The parapodia of some cephalopods can carry photophores for communication.
  9. The parapodium of a starfish assists in locomotion and food capture.
  10. Scientists study parapodia to understand the evolution and diversity of marine invertebrates.

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one of a pair of fleshy appendages of a polychete annelid that functions in locomotion and breathingOne of the lateral appendages of an annelid; -- called also

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The parapodium serves as a locomotive structure in various marine invertebrates.

Polychaetes, a type of segmented worm, possess parapodia along their body.

Annelids utilize parapodia for anchoring, burrowing, and respiration.

The parapodium of a snail functions as a sensory organ.