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choanocyte
[koh-uh-nuh-sahyt, koh-an-uh-]
noun
one of the flagellated cells lining the inner cavity of a sponge, having a collar of protoplasm encircling the base of the flagellum.
choanocyte
/ ˈ°ìəʊə²Ôəˌ²õ²¹Éª³Ù /
noun
Also called: collar cell.Ìýany of the flagellated cells in sponges that maintain a flow of water through the body. A collar of protoplasm surrounds the base of the flagellum
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- choanocytal adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of choanocyte1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of choanocyte1
Example Sentences
Sponges also have a type of specialized cell called a choanocyte, which resembles choanoflagellates—the single-celled relatives of more complex life.
An important part of capturing these little morsels is a specialised type of cell called a choanocyte.
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