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trophozoite

/trof-uh-zoh-ahyt, troh-fuh-/US // ˌtrɒf əˈzoʊ aɪt, ˌtroʊ fə- //UK // (ˌtrɒfəˈzəʊaɪt) //

滋生虫,滋养体,滋生体,滋养层

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Zoology.

    • : a protozoan in the metabolically active growth stage.

Examples

  • More than two spores, generally very many, are produced typically by each individual trophozoite.

  • The trophozoite produces numerous pansporoblasts, each of which gives rise to many spores.

  • When fully grown, the trophozoite (now a schizont) undergoes schizogony.

  • The trophozoite is now large and full-grown, and has become rounded and ready for schizogony.