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cryptomonad

cryp·tom·o·nad
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krip-tom-uh-nad]
    • /krɪpˈtɒm əˌnæd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krip-tom-uh-nad]
    • /krɪpˈtɒm əˌnæd/

Definitions of cryptomonad word

  • noun cryptomonad any of various protozoalike algae of the phylum Cryptophyta usually having two flagella, common in both marine and freshwater environments where they appear along the shore as algal blooms, some also occurring as intestinal parasites. 1
  • noun cryptomonad (biology) A flagellate of the order Cryptomonadales; most have chloroplasts. 1

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Parts of speech for Cryptomonad

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cryptomonad popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cryptomonad usage trend in Literature

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