axopodium

/ækˈsoʊpiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of support structure found in certain flagellated cells, especially in algae, composed of a central axoneme surrounded by microtubules and associated filaments.

“The axopodium played a crucial role in the cell’s locomotion and nutrient uptake.”

Synonyms

  • axoneme
  • cilia

Antonyms

  • centriole