Pleuropódio

Meaning of the word

The term “pleuropod” is a male noun that refers to an anatomical structure present in some animals, such as crustaceans and arachnids. Pleuropod is a side extension of the paws of these animals, which can have varied functions, such as locomotion, prey capture or defense.

Origin of the word

The word “pleuropid” originates in the ancient Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “pleuron” (side) and “pous” (foot). This combination of Greek words results in “Pleuropid”, which refers to the lateral structure of the paws.

Word adverbs

– Pleuropodically

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

Synonyms of the word

– Side Appendix
– Side extension
– Side branch

Word Definitions

1. Anatomical structure present in some animals, such as crustaceans and arachnids, which consists of a side extension of the paws.
2. Term used in zoology to describe the side of the paws of certain animals.

Phrases that the word applies

– The crab pleuropid is used for food capture.
– Spiders are adapted to locomotion.

Examples of the word in text

Cameroon pleuropodes are responsible for the rapid and agile swimming of these animals. They move synchronizedly, boosting the body forward. In the spiders, pleuropodes are used to capture prey, as they have specialized structures for the production of webs.

Rhymes with the word

– Podoprio
– Epipod
– Pseudopod
– Stereopod

Anagrams with the word

– No anagrams were found with the word “Pleuropod”.

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