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Rhizopoda

Rhizopoda

9.9
One-celled animals like amoebas that move and feed by sending out temporary foot-like parts
  • noun
  • /raɪˈzoʊpədə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Rizópodos
  • Amoebas are well-known members of the Rhizopoda, distinguished by their shape-changing movement.

Examples

  • Fossils of Rhizopoda, such as foraminifers, help geologists date sedimentary rock layers.

  • Scientists discovered new species within the Rhizopoda while examining soil samples from the rainforest.

  • The Rhizopoda are fascinating organisms to study.

  • Many Rhizopodas can be found in freshwater environments.

  • Amoebas are well-known members of the Rhizopoda, distinguished by their shape-changing movement.

  • Fossils of Rhizopoda, such as foraminifers, help geologists date sedimentary rock layers.

  • Scientists discovered new species within the Rhizopoda while examining soil samples from the rainforest.

Synonyms

Sarcodina
vsRhizopoda
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of single-celled animals that move and eat by making temporary body extensions called pseudopods, like amoebas

is the general group label that mentions additional examples like foraminifers

Surface Forms

Rhizopoda singular
Rhizopodas plural
Rhizopoda plural

Morphology

Rhizopoda = rhizopod (opaque) = rhizo + poda

Formed from Greek combining forms used in scientific taxonomy that are not productive everyday morphemes for B1 learners.

Etymology

Rhizopoda comes from Greek parts rhizo- meaning 'root' and -poda meaning 'foot'. Think of tiny animals that move and feed with 'root-like' 'feet' that reach out to crawl and catch food, which is why the name describes how they move.