Haplophyte

/ˈhæp.loʊ.faɪt/ noun

Definition

A plant or organism whose dominant form in its life cycle is haploid.

Etymology

From Greek 'haplous' (single) + 'phyton' (plant). Used in botany to classify plants by their reproductive strategy.

Kelly Says

Many algae are haplophytes, spending most of their life as singles before briefly forming pairs—they're basically the opposite lifestyle of what you'd expect from most plants!

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