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choanocyte
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cho·an·o·cyte  (k-n-st)
n.
One of a layer of flagellated cells lining the body cavity of a sponge and characterized by a collar of cytoplasm surrounding the flagellum. Also called collar cell.

[Greek khoan, funnel (from khein, to pour; see gheu- in Indo-European roots) + -cyte.]

choanocyte [ˈkəʊənəˌsaɪt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) 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 called collar cell
[from Greek khoanē funnel (from khein to pour) + -cyte]
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Noun1.choanocytechoanocyte - any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum; they maintain a flow of water through the body
flagellated cell - any cell or one-celled organism equipped with a flagellum


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