schizophyte

/ˈskɪtsəʊˌfaɪt/

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"Of 100 flagellates observed, stained so as to demonstrate Fusiformis unmistakably, 22 had an abundance of the schizophyte, 78 had none or very few. Many flagellates had a few forms identical in appearance with Fusiformis hilli adherent by one end to the posterior end of the body."

From schizo- (“split, cleft”) + -phyte (“plant”).

schizophytes (plural)

schizophytic

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Where does schizophyte come from?

From schizo- (“split, cleft”) + -phyte (“plant”).

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