pseudopod
/ˈsuːdəpɑd/
noun
- A temporary, foot-like extension of the body of a single-celled organism, such as an amoeba, used for moving and capturing food.
- The amoeba extended a pseudopod to wrap around its prey.
- Scientists observed the pseudopod reaching out to engulf a tiny particle.
- Under the microscope, we could see the pseudopod slowly pulling the cell forward.