Schizophyte
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskɪtsəʊˌfaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Schizophyte is a noun meaning (dated, biology) Any of a class of primitive organisms that reproduce solely by fission.
Meaning
(dated, biology) Any of a class of primitive organisms that reproduce solely by fission.
Example Sentences
Of 100 flagellates observed, stained so as to demonstrate Fusiformis unmistakably, 22 had an abundance of the schizophyte, 78 had none or very few. Many flagellates had a few forms identical in appearance with Fusiformis hilli adherent by one end to the posterior end of the body.
Word Forms
- schizophytes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include protophyte, scissiparity, schizont, cryptophyte, phycomycete, fungiphile.
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