Pseudopods or pseudopodia (singular: pseudopodium) (from the Greek word ψευδοπόδια, ψευδός `false` + πόδια `feet`) are temporary projections of eukaryotic cell membranes or unicellular protists. Cells that possess this faculty are generally referred to as amoeboids. Pseudopodia extend and contract by the reversible assembl... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudopodia
Temporary cytoplasmic extrusions in amebae or characteristically sarcodine protozoa which function in locomotion and/or in feeding by engulfing food. One or more may be formed at a time by a given cell. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973