Haptonema
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Haptonema is a noun meaning In haptophytes, a peg-like organelle attached near the flagella and unique to the group. May function in attachment, feeding, or avoidance responses.
Meaning
In haptophytes, a peg-like organelle attached near the flagella and unique to the group. May function in attachment, feeding, or avoidance responses.
Word Forms
- haptonemas
- haptonemata
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include haptomonad, hyphopodium, haploneme, haptophyte, haptophycean, haptophyta.
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