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Meaning of haptonema | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Français haptonème

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

haptonomy haptophore haptophycean haptophyta haptophyte haptor

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