What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pseudopodia
Example
The amoeba extended its pseudopodia to move towards the food. [pseudopodia: plural noun]
Example
The cancer cells used their pseudopodia to migrate to other parts of the body. [pseudopodia: plural noun]
pseudopod
Example
The amoeba extended a pseudopod to capture its prey. [pseudopod: singular noun]
Example
The immune cells use pseudopods to move towards the site of infection. [pseudopods: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pseudopod is more commonly used than pseudopodia in everyday language, especially in informal contexts. However, pseudopodia is more commonly used in scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pseudopodia and pseudopod?
While both words can be used in formal and informal contexts, pseudopodia may be associated with a more technical or formal tone due to its Latin origin and plural form.
