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单词 cryptomonad
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Definition of cryptomonad in English:

cryptomonad

noun ˌkrɪptə(ʊ)ˈmɒnadˌkrɪptə(ʊ)ˈməʊnad
Biology
  • Any of a group of flattened elliptical flagellates, formerly regarded as protozoans by zoologists or as green algae by botanists, and typically characterized by chloroplasts and two flagella.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Andrew Pritchard (1804–1882), microscopist. From crypto- + monad.

Definition of cryptomonad in US English:

cryptomonad

noun
Biology
  • Any of a group of flattened elliptical flagellates, formerly regarded as protozoans by zoologists or as green algae by botanists, and typically characterized by chloroplasts and two flagella.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Andrew Pritchard (1804–1882), microscopist. From crypto- + monad.

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