idiozome

/ɪˈdɪɒzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cell wall structure found in certain algae, characterized by a reticulum of interlacing filaments.

“The scientist studied the idiozome of the green algae species to understand its unique cell wall formation.”

Synonyms

  • algal reticulum
  • cell wall structure

Antonyms

  • cell membrane
  • ectoplasm