episome

noun

  1. 1

    A segment of DNA that can exist and replicate either autonomously in the cytoplasm or as part of a chromosome, mainly found in bacteria

noun

  1. 1

    The upper half of the theca of a thecate protist such as a diatom or dinoflagellate.

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