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Parapodium

Definition:

A parapodium is a limb-like structure found in certain marine invertebrates, used for locomotion or attachment.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A limb-like structure used for locomotion:

Sample Sentence: The parapodium of the sea slug helps it crawl along the ocean floor.

Usages:

Parapodia are commonly found in marine polychaete worms, where they are used for swimming and burrowing.

Related Products:

• Books on Marine Invertebrates