theront

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noun

The stage where a tomite elongates (swims away) after being released from the cyst.

OriginAncient Greek θήρ →
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Meanings

nountheront (plural theronts)

plural theronts

  1. biologyThe stage where a tomite elongates (swims away) after being released from the cyst.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekθήρ“beast, fantastic animal”
  2. Englishtheront

From Ancient Greek θήρ (thḗr, “beast, fantastic animal”) + -ont.

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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “theront,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/theront.

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