tomont
English
Etymology
From
tomo-
+
-ont
.
Noun
tomont
(
plural
tomonts
)
(
microbiology
)
The life-stage of a
protozoan
where it encysts and reproduces.
Coordinate terms
trophont
protomont
tomite
theront
Derived terms
protomont
Related terms
tomite
tomocyst