CHOANOCYTE

choanocyte, collar cell

(noun) any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum; they maintain a flow of water through the body

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

choanocyte (plural choanocytes)

(cytology) any of the cells in sponges that contain a flagellum, and are used to control the movement of water

Source: Wiktionary



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