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actinopod

actinopod

9.9
A single-celled creature with stiff rod-like arms that spread out to move and feed
  • noun
  • /ˈæktɪnəˌpɒd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : actinópodo
  • The distinctive pseudopods of an actinopod are essential for its locomotion and feeding.

Examples

  • Unlike amoebas, actinopods possess radiating pseudopods that assist them in capturing food particles.

  • Many actinopods can be found in freshwater environments.

  • Scientists observed the movement of the actinopod under the microscope.

  • The actinopod moves gracefully through the water.

  • Scientists observed the movement of the actinopod under the microscope.

  • The distinctive pseudopods of an actinopod are essential for its locomotion and feeding.

  • Unlike amoebas, actinopods possess radiating pseudopods that assist them in capturing food particles.

Synonyms

heliozoan
vsactinopod
  • Specialized
9.9

A one-celled creature with a round body and long thin arms that lives in fresh water like ponds

is not restricted to freshwater, occurring in varied habitats
radiolarian
vsactinopod
  • Specialized
9.9

A tiny single-celled sea animal with a glass-like skeleton and thin arms

is not defined by a siliceous skeleton and not limited to marine habitats

Surface Forms

actinopod singular
actinopods plural

Morphology

actinopod = actino + pod

The word 'actinopod' is derived from Greek roots, and its meaning is not transparent to English learners without specialized knowledge.

Etymology

Actinopod comes from Greek parts actino- meaning 'ray' and -pod meaning 'foot', the same pod you see in octopus. So an actinopod is a tiny one-celled creature with stiff, ray-like 'feet' called pseudopods that spread out to move and catch food.