Definition of pseudopods Pseudopods

We found 3 definitions of pseudopods from 3 different sources.

What does pseudopods mean?

Pseudopods or pseudopodia (false feet) are a special way of amoebas to change their form to be able to move.

The "false foot" (pseudopod) extends from the amoeba. Then the main part of the amoeba flows into that pseudopod and the amoeba has changed its place.

Pseudopods are one of the three locomotion modes of unicellular organisms (together with flagella and cilia). Pseudopods can also capture prey by phagocytosis.

"Pseudopods can be classified into several varieties according to their appearance:"