Haptonema Definition

noun

In haptophytes, a peg-like organelle attached near the flagella and unique to the group. May function in attachment, feeding, or avoidance responses.

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Other Word Forms of Haptonema

Noun

Singular:
haptonema
Plural:
haptonemas, haptonemata

Origin of Haptonema

  • From ἅπτω (hapto, “touch or fasten”) + νῆμα (nema, “thread”)

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Words Starting With

HHAHAP

Words Ending With

AMAEMA

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haptonema

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