Bikont

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A eukaryotic cell with two flagella; thought to be the ancestor of all plants.

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corticate

Etymology

From bi- (“twice”) + -kont (“flagellate”) from Ancient Greek κοντός (kontós, “pole”).

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