microphyte

[ mahy-kruh-fahyt ]

noun

1. a microscopic plant.

microphyte

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈfɪtɪk; ˈmaɪkrəʊˌfaɪt /

noun

1. See bacterium
   an obsolete name for a bacterium

Derived Forms

• microphytic, adjective

Other Words From

• mi·cro·phyt·ic [mahy-kr, uh, -, fit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of microphyte¹

First recorded in 1860–65; micro- + -phyte

Example Sentences

He claims that the microphyte is simply the Leptothrix buccalis.

From Project Gutenberg

In Bayer's cases, both females, the same microphyte was recognized.

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