sarcode

American  

[sahr-kohd] / ˈsɑr koʊd /

noun

1. protoplasm, especially the semifluid content of a protozoan.

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Etymology

Origin of sarcode

1850–55; < French, alteration of Greek sarkṓdēs fleshy

Example Sentences

Cellulose and animal membrane being now regarded as more by-products, the way was clear for the recognition of the fact that vegetable protoplasm and animal sarcode are marvellously similar in appearance and general properties.

From A History of Science — Volume 4 by Williams, Henry Smith

In this order the early condition of the plant is pulpy and gelatinous, and consists of a substance more allied to sarcode than cellulose.

From Fungi: Their Nature and Uses by Cooke, M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt)

There is no distinct mouth, and food is engulfed within any portion of the soft sarcode body.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various

To this Dujardin gave the name of sarcode.

From A History of Science — Volume 4 by Williams, Henry Smith

Food particles, after leaving the œsophagus, are thrust forward into the sarcode, or soft flesh, and any cavity thus formed acts as a stomach.

From Marvels of Pond-life A Year's Microscopic Recreations by Slack, Henry J.