sarcodinian

A noun referring to a type of protozoan that moves and captures food by forming pseudopods.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen Typ von Protozoen bezeichnet, die sich durch die Bildung von Scheinfüßchen fortbewegen und Nahrung aufnehmen.

1. Protozoan with pseudopods C2 formal scientific

   A type of single-celled organism that moves and feeds by extending temporary projections of its cell body called pseudopods.

   • The sarcodinian extended its pseudopod to engulf a food particle.
   • Amoebas are a well-known example of a sarcodinian.
   • Under the microscope, the sarcodinian's movement was slow and flowing.

   🇩🇪Sarkodine

   Synonyme: rhizopodrhizopodansarcodine