Pseudopod

usgb/ˈsuːdəˌpɑd/
noun

A temporary, flexible extension of a cell that is used for movement and feeding.

The amoeba moved across the surface by extending its pseudopods.
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cell movement,feeding mechanism,amoeboid movement

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Biology

In biological contexts, pseudopods serve essential functions in the life of single-celled organisms.

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Amoebas use pseudopods to engulf their food.\r\nMetaphorical Use
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