different between parapodium vs neuropodium

parapodium

English

Etymology

para- +? podium

Noun

parapodium (plural parapodia)

  1. (zoology) Any of the paired unjointed lateral outgrowths used for locomotion by worms such as annelids.
  2. (zoology) A lateral expansion on both sides of the foot in some gastropods, often used as a swimming organ.

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neuropodium

English

Etymology

Latin, from Ancient Greek

Noun

neuropodium (plural neuropodia)

  1. (zoology) The ventral lobe or branch of a parapodium

Related terms

  • neuropodial

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