What is meant by parapodia?

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Parapodia:
Parapodiums are lateral outgrowths or protrusions from the body.
Parapodia are paired, unjointed lateral outgrowths that carry the chaetae that are most commonly observed in annelids.
It is used for swimming.
Parapodia are found in aquatic organisms of the phylum Annelida, such as Nereis.

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