bacteroid

noun

Meaning

A modified, often enlarged and irregular form of a bacterium that develops within the tissues of a host organism, particularly in the root nodules of leguminous plants.

Examples

The plant provides carbohydrates to the bacteroid in exchange for nitrogen.
Microscopic analysis revealed the presence of numerous bacteroids within the nodule cells.

Synonyms: bacterial cell, symbiont, modified bacterium, endosymbiont

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bacteroid

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbæktəˌrɔɪd/

Definition

A modified, often enlarged and irregular form of a bacterium that develops within the tissues of a host organism, particularly in the root nodules of leguminous plants.

Examples

The plant provides carbohydrates to the bacteroid in exchange for nitrogen.
Microscopic analysis revealed the presence of numerous bacteroids within the nodule cells.

Synonyms of bacteroid

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