‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_; a root + -poda. ] (Zool.) An extensive class of Protozoa, including those which have pseudopodia, by means of which they move about and take their food. The principal groups are Lobosa (or Amœbea), Helizoa, Radiolaria, and Foraminifera (or Reticularia). See Protozoa. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_; a root + -poda. ] (Zool.) An extensive class of Protozoa, including those which have pseudopodia, by means of which they move about and take their food. The principal groups are Lobosa (or Amœbea), Helizoa, Radiolaria, and Foraminifera (or Reticularia). See Protozoa. [ 1913 Webster ]