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.