Pseudopod
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Extension of the cytoplasm that some protists use to move, also called ‘false foot’
Real World Example
Imagine trying to reach something on a high shelf without a step stool, so you stretch and extend your arm as far as you can. This action is similar to how some protists use pseudopods to move and interact with their environment. Just as your arm extends to reach an object, a pseudopod is an extension of a protist's cytoplasm, allowing it to 'reach' forward and pull the rest of its body along, much like your 'false foot' reaching across to help you move forward.
Practice Version
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