n, pl  :  a subphylum of protozoans of the phylum Sarcomastigophora that includes protozoans forming pseudopodia which ordinarily serve as organs for locomotion and taking food - see RHIZOPODA  sar*co*din*i*an n 
 
   
 
Similar sounding terms:  cir·ca·di·an 
 
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