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sarcodinian

/ˌsɑːr.kəˈdɪn.i.ən/

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noun

/ˌsɑːr.kəˈdɪn.i.ən/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип простейших, которые передвигаются и захватывают пищу, образуя ложноножки.

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

  1. Protozoan with pseudopodsC2formalscientific

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

    ruСаркодовое

    • 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.

    Synonymsrhizopodrhizopodansarcodine