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cyst
- In fungi, a resting structure in a protective membrane or shell-like enclosure;
- In nematode females, the egg-laden carcass of a female nematode;
- In bacteria, a specialized type of bacterial cell enclosed in a thick wall, often dormant and resistant to environmental conditions.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Plants
- Category: Plant pathology
- Company: American Phytopathological Society
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