Heterocyst
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heterocyst is a noun meaning A specialized nitrogen-fixing cell formed by some filamentous cyanobacteria.
Meaning
A specialized nitrogen-fixing cell formed by some filamentous cyanobacteria.
Word Forms
- heterocysts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intercalary, heterocyte, proheterocyst, spherocyst, hormogonium, heterococcolithophore.
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