Podia: meaning, definitions and examples

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podia

 

[ ˈpoʊdiə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological structure

Podia are the multiple extensions or projections of an organism's body in certain invertebrates, such as echinoderms. These structures are typically involved in locomotion, feeding, or sensory perception.

Synonyms

appendages, limbs, projections.

Examples of usage

  • Starfish use podia to move along the ocean floor.
  • The sea cucumber can retract its podia for protection.
  • Echinoderms have podia that function in gas exchange.

Translations

Translations of the word "podia" in other languages:

🇵🇹 підстава

🇮🇳 प्लेटफ़ॉर्म

🇩🇪 Basis

🇮🇩 dasar

🇺🇦 основа

🇵🇱 podstawa

🇯🇵 基礎

🇫🇷 base

🇪🇸 base

🇹🇷 temel

🇰🇷 기초

🇸🇦 أساس

🇨🇿 základ

🇸🇰 základ

🇨🇳 基础

🇸🇮 osnova

🇮🇸 grunnur

🇰🇿 негіз

🇬🇪 ძირითადი

🇦🇿 əsas

🇲🇽 base

Etymology

The word 'podia' comes from the Greek word 'pous', meaning 'foot'. It is the plural form of 'podium', which is derived from the same root, referring to a structure that raises a surface or platform. In biological terminology, 'podia' has been adopted to describe various foot-like extensions found in certain animals. The use of the term in the context of marine biology specifically refers to the tube feet of echinoderms, which have fascinated researchers for their unique properties and functions. Its application has expanded over the years to include a broader range of organisms and their adaptations.