rhizopod

[ rahy-zuh-pod ]

noun

1. any of numerous protozoa of the widespread subphylum (or superclass) Rhizopoda, characterized by a pseudopod and comprising most members of the phylum Sarcodina, including the amebas and foraminifers.

rhizopod

/ raɪˈzɒpədən; ˈraɪzəʊˌpɒd /

noun

1. any protozoan of the phylum Rhizopoda , characterized by naked protoplasmic processes (pseudopodia). The group includes the amoebas

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Rhizopoda

rhizopod

/ rī′zə-pŏd′ /

1. Any of various protozoans of the group Rhizopoda, characteristically moving and taking in food by means of pseudopods. Rhizopods include amoebas and radiolarians.

Derived Forms

• rhizopodan, adjectivenoun
• rhiˈzopodous, adjective

Other Words From

• rhi·zop·o·dan [rahy-, zop, -, uh, -dn], adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhizopod¹

First recorded in 1850–55, rhizopod is from the New Latin word Rhizopoda name of the superclass. See rhizo-, -pod

Example Sentences

The diatoms have each one a tiny shell or shield, not made of lime like the rhizopod-shells, but of flint.

From Project Gutenberg

With regard to the origin of the group, the probability is greatly in favour of a Rhizopod ancestry.

From Project Gutenberg