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haplont

[ hap-lont ]

noun

, Biology.
  1. the haploid individual in a life cycle that has a diploid and a haploid phase.


haplont

/ ˈhæplɒnt /

noun

  1. biology an organism, esp a plant, that has the haploid number of chromosomes in its somatic cells


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Derived Forms

  • haˈplontic, adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of haplont1

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