"haplobiontic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} haplobiontic (not comparable)
  1. (biology) Describing a plant or fungus that has either a haploid or a diploid phase (but not both) in its life cycle. That is, it lacks any alternation of generations. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: haplobiont
    Sense id: en-haplobiontic-en-adj-oK7Fq6Pt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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