halobiont

[ hal-oh-bahy-ont, hey-loh- ]

noun

, Biology.

1. an organism that thrives in a saline environment.

halobiont

/ ˌhæləʊˈbaɪɒnt /

noun

1. a plant or animal that lives in a salty environment such as the sea

Derived Forms

• ˌhalobiˈontic, adjective

Other Words From

• halo·bi·ontic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of halobiont¹

First recorded in 1925–30; halo- + -biont ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of halobiont¹

C20: from halo- + -biont from Greek bios life