parapodium









parapodium


noun, plural par·a·po·di·a [par-uhpoh-dee-uh] /ˌpær əˈpoʊ di ə/. Zoology.

  1. one of the unjointed rudimentary limbs or processes of locomotion of many worms, as annelids.

noun plural -dia (-dɪə)

  1. any of the paired unjointed lateral appendages of polychaete worms, used in locomotion, respiration, etc
  2. any of various similar appendages of other invertebrates, esp certain molluscs
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