Epipodial

/ˌɛpɪˈpoʊdiəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or of the nature of epipodia, the small appendages or foot-like structures in mollusks.

Etymology

From 'epipodium' plus '-al,' forming an adjective that describes things related to these mollusk structures.

Kelly Says

The epipodial lobes of sea slugs are so sensitive to chemical signals that they can detect food from across a rocky tide pool.

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