phycobiont en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌfaɪ.koʊˈbaɪ.ɑnt/ (General-American)
- /ˌfaɪ.kəʊˈbaɪ.ɒnt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /-kə-/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From phyco- + -biont. First attested in 1957.
Meanings
- An algae that is a constituent of a lichen; an algal photobiont.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phycobionts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
mycobiont · cyanobiont · schizobiont