unikont

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A eukaryotic cell with a single flagellum; thought to be the ancestor of all animals and fungi.

Word forms

unikont unikonts

Etymology

From uni- (“one”) + -kont (“flagellate”) from Ancient Greek κοντός (kontós, “pole”).

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