haplont

/ˈhæplɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A haploid cell or organism in the life cycle of some organisms, especially plants, in which meiosis has occurred, resulting in a cell with half the number of chromosomes of the diploid cell.

“The haplont stage is crucial in understanding plant development.”

Synonyms

  • haploid cell
  • monoploid cell

Antonyms

  • diploid cell
  • diploid organism