choanocyte

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From choano- +‎ -cyte.

Noun[edit]

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choanocyte

choanocyte (plural choanocytes)

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

Derived terms[edit]

choanocytal / choanocytic

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