Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

coenocytic

Adjective

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Definition

A term used to describe certain types of fungal and algal cells that are multi-nucleate and have a continuous cytoplasmic mass without distinct cell walls separating individual cells.

Examples

Coenocytic fungi can grow large and are often more resilient to environmental changes.
Many green algae exhibit coenocytic structures, which help absorb nutrients efficiently.

Meaning

The word refers to a cellular organization in which the cells are not divided into distinct compartments, allowing multiple nuclei to share a single common cytoplasm, typically seen in some fungi and algae.