Question

Define pseudopodia.

Answer 1

Pseudopodia:

1. Pseudopodia are temporary projections of plasma membrane seen in eukaryotes.
2. Cells that show pseudopodia are usually referred to as amoeboids. Amoeba performs various activities, such as movement, food capturing, etc., with the help of pseudopodia.
3. Amoeboid movement is also shown by some blood cells, such as leukocytes in the human body.
4. Amoeboid movement is brought about by pseudopodia, involving changes in the shape of the cell body and the streaming movement of the cytoplasm.