Heterokont

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any member of the superphylum Heterokonta, most of which are algae.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having flagella of unequal length. not-comparable

Etymology

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

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