ACTINOPODA Meaning and
Definition
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Actinopoda is a taxonomic group within the phylum Actinopoda, which consists of diverse protozoans characterized by the presence of radiating or ray-like pseudopodia. Pseudopodia are temporary projections of the cell used for locomotion, feeding, and capturing prey. The word "actinopoda" is derived from the Greek words "actino," meaning ray, and "podos," meaning foot, which refers to the characteristic appearance of their pseudopodia.
Members of the Actinopoda phylum are typically free-living and aquatic organisms, commonly found in both marine and freshwater environments. This group includes various organisms such as heliozoans, radiolarians, and various amoeboids. Actinopods exhibit remarkable morphological diversity, but they all share the common feature of having pseudopodia arranged in a radial or star-like pattern.
These organisms possess a specialized type of cytoskeletal system composed of microtubules, which provide rigidity and shape to their pseudopodia. Actinopoda primarily feed on suspended particles and small organisms by using their pseudopodia to capture prey and bring them towards their cell bodies.
Due to their significant ecological roles and their distinctive cellular structures, actinopods have been of interest to scientists studying both evolutionary biology and cell biology. Their intricate skeletal structures found in the fossil record have also provided valuable information for paleontologists studying ancient marine ecosystems.
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A class of Sarcodina having slender pseudopodia with a central axial filament.
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Common Misspellings for ACTINOPODA
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Etymology of ACTINOPODA
The word "Actinopoda" is derived from two Greek roots: "aktis", meaning "ray", and "pous", meaning "foot". "Actinopoda" refers to a phylum of single-celled organisms, such as radiolarians and heliozoans, which possess protruding pseudopodia that resemble rays, hence the name. These pseudopodia help the organism capture prey and facilitate movement, giving them a radiating or ray-like appearance.
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- actinopod.
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