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Rhizopod

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  Rhizopodea Rhi·zo·po·de·a (rī’zə-pō’dē-ə) or Rhi·zop·o·da (rī-zŏp’ə-də) n. A phylum of microorganisms that includes protozoa such as the ameba that move and take in nourishment by means of pseudopods.

• Rhizopods

  noun 1. any of numerous protozoa of the widespread subphylum (or superclass) Rhizopoda, characterized by a pseudopod and comprising most members of the phylum Sarcodina, including the amebas and foraminifers. noun 1. any protozoan of the phylum Rhizopoda, characterized by naked protoplasmic processes (pseudopodia). The group includes the amoebas adjective 2. of, relating to, or […]

• Rhizopus

  noun 1. any zygomycetous fungus of the genus Rhizopus, esp R. nigricans, a bread mould Rhizopus Rhi·zo·pus (rī’zə-pəs, rī-zō’pəs) n. A genus of rot-causing fungi that includes the common bread mold; some species cause mucormycosis in humans.

• Rhizosphere

  noun 1. the area of soil that surrounds the roots of a plant and is altered by the plant’s root growth, nutrients, respiration, etc. noun 1. the region of the soil in contact with the roots of a plant. It contains many microorganisms and its composition is affected by root activities rhizosphere (rī’zə-sfîr’) The soil […]

• Rhizotomy

  noun, plural rhizotomies. Surgery. 1. the surgical section or cutting of the spinal nerve roots, usually posterior or sensory roots, to eliminate pain. noun (pl) -mies 1. surgical incision into the roots of spinal nerves, esp for the relief of pain rhizotomy rhi·zot·o·my (rī-zŏt’ə-mē) n. Surgical severance of spinal nerve roots, as for the relief […]

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