sarcodinian

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Noun sarcodinian has 1 sense

sarcodinian, sarcodine - protozoa that move and capture food by forming pseudopods
--₁ is a kind of protozoan, protozoon
--₁ is a member of Sarcodina, class Sarcodina
--₁ has particulars: actinopod

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Sarcodinian

Description:

Sarcodinian refers to a member of the Sarcodina, a phylum of unicellular protists that move and capture food using finger-like extensions of their cytoplasm called pseudopodia. Sarcodinians are characterized by their ability to change shape and lack of a rigid cell wall.

Sample Sentences:

The amoeba is a well-known sarcodinian that can be found in various freshwater environments.
Sarcodinians are fascinating microorganisms that exhibit remarkable mobility and adaptability.
Under the microscope, I observed the sarcodinian extending its pseudopodia to engulf a nearby food particle.

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