1. a single-celled organism that moves and feeds by extending temporary projections of its cell body
Usage: biology

Examples

• The rhizopod extended its pseudopodia to capture food particles.
• Scientists observed the rhizopod’s movement under the microscope.
• Rhizopods are common in freshwater environments.
• The biology student identified several rhizopods in the pond water sample.
• Rhizopods belong to a group of protozoans that lack permanent cell shapes.
• The researcher studied how rhizopods respond to changes in water temperature.