phacocyst

/ˌfækəˈsɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cell division in algae, particularly in the genus Chlamydomonas, resulting in the formation of a cyst-like structure.

“The algae underwent phacocyst formation in response to the changing environmental conditions.”

Synonyms

  • cell division
  • cyst

Antonyms

  • meiosis
  • mitosis