actinopod

/ækˈtɪnəpɒd/

Definitions

1. noun

Any marine animal belonging to the phylum Actinopoda, a group of organisms that have a network of long, thin, stiff filaments (actinopodia) extending from their bodies.

“The actinopod was a unique creature with a complex network of filaments surrounding its body.”

Synonyms

  • ciliate
  • cnidarian

Antonyms

  • multicellular organism