coenocyte
noun
an organism made up of a multinucleate, continuous mass of protoplasm enclosed by one cell wall, as in some algae and fungi.
coenocytic
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a word derived from
coenocyte.
Example Sentences
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Although they have coenocytic hyphae like the zygomycetes, they do not form zygospores.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Like the septated hyphae, the coenocytic hyphae consist of long, branched fibers.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
However, in coenocytic hyphae, there is no separation between the cells or nuclei.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
They are formed of large cells containing many nuclei, an arrangement described as coenocytic hyphae.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
