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choanocyte
[ koh-uh-nuh-sahyt, koh-an-uh- ]
noun
Zoology.
- one of the flagellated cells lining the inner cavity of a sponge, having a collar of protoplasm encircling the base of the flagellum.
choanocyte
/ ˈəʊəəˌɪ /
noun
- any 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 Also calledcollar cell
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Other 51Թ Forms
- a·Դ·a adjective
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of choanocyte1
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of choanocyte1
C19: from Greek khoanŧ funnel (from khein to pour) + -cyte
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Sponges also have a type of specialized cell called a choanocyte, which resembles choanoflagellates—the single-celled relatives of more complex life.
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An important part of capturing these little morsels is a specialised type of cell called a choanocyte.
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