haptophor

/hæptəˈfɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of flagellate protist, specifically a member of the class Haptophyceae.

“The scientist studied the haptophor under a microscope to better understand its unique characteristics.”

Synonyms

  • flagellate protist
  • haptophyte

Antonyms

  • non-flagellate protist