different between parapodium vs notopodium

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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notopodium

English

Etymology

Latin [Term?], from Ancient Greek [Term?].

Noun

notopodium (plural notopodia)

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

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