• (n. pl.) Same as Infusoria.
Ple·gep'o·da noun plural [ New Latin , from Greek a stroke + -poda . In allusion to the rapid strokes of the vibrating cilia.] (Zoology) Same as Infusoria . 
plegepoda An allusion to the rapid strokes of vibrating cilia of infusoria. Infusoria is one of the classes of Protozoa, including a large number of species, all of minute size. They are found in all seas, lakes, ponds, and streams, as well as in infusions of organic matter exposed to the air. They are distinguished by having vibrating lashes or...