Hemapod

/ˈhɛməˌpɒd/ noun

Definition

An organism or creature that relies on blood circulation or hemocoel fluid for movement or support; theoretically, a blood-footed animal.

Etymology

From hema- (blood) plus -pod (foot, from Greek pous). This is a rare or theoretical term combining roots to describe movement via blood.

Kelly Says

Hemapod is a word that's barely used in English, but it represents an interesting idea in comparative anatomy—some invertebrates do use blood pressure and hemocoel fluid almost like a hydraulic skeleton!

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