"holobiont" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: holobionts [plural]
Etymology: From holo- + -biont. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|holo|biont}} holo- + -biont Head templates: {{en-noun}} holobiont (plural holobionts)
  1. (ecology) A host organism plus its associated microorganisms Wikipedia link: holobiont Categories (topical): Ecology Related terms: holobiome

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