rhodoplast

ˈroʊdəplɑːst

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plate-like disc in the eye, consisting of a network of granular matter, found in some protozoa, such as the rhodophyta.

“The microscopic examination of the cell revealed a rhodoplast in the center, essential for photosynthesis.”

Synonyms

  • chloroplast
  • photosynthetic plate

Antonyms

  • non-photosynthetic organelle
  • non-plate organelle