microcharacter

English

/ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌkæɹəktə/, /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌkɛɹəktɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (biology) A character, or distinguishing trait, observable via microscopy.

Etymology

Prefix from English character (a distinguishing feature of a taxon).

Origin

English

character

Gloss

a distinguishing feature of a taxon

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