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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of the paired unjointed lateral outgrowths used for locomotion by worms such as annelids.
2. 2
   one of a pair of fleshy appendages of a polychete annelid that functions in locomotion and breathing wordnet
3. 3
   A lateral expansion on both sides of the foot in some gastropods, often used as a swimming organ.

Synonyms

All synonyms

neurosetaperipodium

Etymology

From para- + -podium.

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