parapodium

名詞

(zoology) Any of the paired unjointed lateral outgrowths used for locomotion by worms such as annelids.

日本語の意味

（動物学）環形動物などの蠕虫が移動に用いる、体側に対になって存在する関節のない突起。

The biologist examined the parapodium under the microscope to understand how it helps the worm swim.

生物学者は、環形動物が泳ぐのを助ける仕組みを理解するために、運動に使われる関節のない側肢を顕微鏡で調べた。

意味（1）

(zoology) Any of the paired unjointed lateral outgrowths used for locomotion by worms such as annelids.

意味（2）

(zoology) A lateral expansion on both sides of the foot in some gastropods, often used as a swimming organ.

parapodia

（ plural ）