Haplobiontic

/ˌhæpləbaɪˈɑntɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or describing organisms that exist only in a haploid form throughout their life cycle.

Etymology

From haplobiont + -ic suffix. This adjective form allows scientists to describe conditions, strategies, or characteristics associated with single-phase haploid existence.

Kelly Says

The adjective form 'haplobiontic' is almost never used—scientists just say 'haplobiont life cycle' instead—which shows how technical vocabulary often creates grammatically correct forms that nobody actually employs!

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