Haploses

/ˌhæp.loʊˈsoʊ.siz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of haplosis; instances of reduction to a haploid state or the process of becoming haploid.

Etymology

The plural of 'haplosis' formed with the '-es' suffix, following Greek pluralization patterns.

Kelly Says

This plural form represents multiple events or instances where organisms reduce from diploid to haploid—a key process in sexual reproduction!

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