Filopodia supported by microtubules that are used primarily in feeding are called __________________.

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Axopodia are thin, long filopodia that are supported by microtubules and used mainly in feeding by capturing prey. Lobopodia are broad, blunt pseudopodia used for crawling and movement. Reticulopodia are a network of pseudopodia used for capturing food as well as movement. Micropodia is not a known term in cell biology.

Filopodia Supported by Microtubules That Are Used Primarily in Feeding