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P0064400 (păr′ə-pō′dē-əm)n. pl. par·a·po·di·a (-dē-ə) 1. One of the fleshy paired appendages of polychaete annelids that function in locomotion and breathing.2. A winglike extension of the foot of certain gastropods, such as the sea butterflies, used for swimming.

[New Latin : para- + Greek pous, pod-, foot; see podium.]

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(ˌpærəˈpəʊdɪəm) n, pl -dia (-dɪə) 1. (Zoology) any of the paired unjointed lateral appendages of polychaete worms, used in locomotion, respiration, etc2. (Zoology) any of various similar appendages of other invertebrates, esp certain molluscs[New Latin: from para-¹ + -podium]

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parapodium - one of a pair of fleshy appendages of a polychete annelid that functions in locomotion and breathingappendage, extremity, member - an external body part that projects from the body; "it is important to keep the extremities warm"

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[‚par·ə′pōd·ē·əm] (invertebrate zoology) One of the short, paired processes on the sides of the body segments in certain annelids. A lateral expansion of the foot in gastropod mollusks.

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one of the lateral processes on the body of polychaetous worms. The parapodia are borne in pairs by each trunk segment and serve primarily as locomotive organs. Parapodia typically consist of a ventral and a dorsal branch. Each branch is equipped with a cluster of bristles and with a tactile antenna, which at times is modified into a gill.

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

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