Diplontic

/dɪˈplɑːntɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or describing an organism that is diplont, spending most of its life with paired chromosomes.

Etymology

From 'diplont' + '-ic' (adjective suffix). Provides the adjectival form of the noun 'diplont' used in biological classification.

Kelly Says

The 'diplontic' life cycle is actually pretty rare in nature—most organisms aren't like humans. This word lets biologists quickly say which strategy an organism uses to manage its chromosomes!

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