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It means "false foot." Some very simple creatures like amoebae extend portions of their bodies to touch things and the pull themselves along. (Imagine someone crawling under a blanket). The part that does the pulling is just like the rest of the body except for what it's currently doing. Scientists would say it's an "Undedicated Structure." So it's a sort of foot, but since it's not just a foot, it's a "false" one.
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What is the root of the word pseudopod?
The root of the word "pseudopod" is from the Greek words "pseudes," meaning false, and "pous," meaning foot. This reflects the false foot-like protrusions that certain organisms, like amoebas, use for movement and feeding.
What is the Medical term meaning pseudopod?
The Prefix means False
Name means false foot?
pseudopod pseduo meaning false pod meaning foot
Pseudopod in plant cells?
the pseudopod is located in the plant cell...
Does paramecium have a pseudopod?
YES. The ameoba is a perfect example of a unicellular organism which goes after its food. The cell membrane and cytoplams extends toward the food or away from a bad stimulus (heat, dryness, too much light). If it is food or liquid, the pseudopod moves toward the source and engulfs it. The word "pseudopod" is Greek meaning "false foot".
What are some example sentences using pseudopod?
Amoebas have pseudopods. The amoeba reached for food with its pseudopod.
What cell organelle formed by the pseudopod?
an amoeba cell is a cell that contains a pseudopod
What is meaning of pseudopod?
Any protoplasmic filament or irregular process projecting from any unicellular organism, or from any animal or plant call., A rhizopod.
Does a pseudopod have a nucleus?
yes
What use a pseudopod?
Amoeba
Is clam's pseudopod a true leg?
no
Use Pseudopod to describe how an Amoeba works?
haha i had this same exact question on my hw like a week ago! the pseudopod is used two make the protist move and also to surround and subdue its prey. The pseudopod is false feet
