Biont (Noun)

Meaning

A discrete unit of living matter.

Classification

Unique beginner for nouns.

Examples

  • A single cell is a biont that can grow and reproduce on its own.
  • The smallest biont in an ecosystem is often a microorganism such as a bacterium.
  • Each plant in a forest is a biont that interacts with its environment and other organisms.
  • A virus is not considered a biont because it cannot reproduce outside of a host cell.
  • The human body is composed of trillions of bionts, including cells, tissues, and organs.

Hypernyms

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