hapteron

noun

hap·​ter·​on
ˈhaptəˌrän
plural haptera
-tərə
: a discoid outgrowth or swelling of the stem by which a plant is fixed to its substratum (as in many rock-inhabiting seaweeds) : holdfast

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek haptein to fasten

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“Hapteron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hapteron. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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