Vocabulary Entry

rhizopod

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noun

A type of protozoan from the class Rhizopoda, characterized by its crawling movement via pseudopodia.

Example Sentences

"The researcher observed various rhizopods under the microscope."

"Rhizopods are important for studying the evolution of simple cellular life forms."

"Many rhizopods inhabit freshwater environments, contributing to the aquatic ecosystem."