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choanocyte
[ koh-uh-nuh-sahyt, koh-an-uh- ]
/ ˈkoʊ ə nəˌsaɪt, koʊˈæn ə- /
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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.
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Also called collar cell.
OTHER WORDS FROM choanocyte
cho·a·no·cyt·al, adjectiveWords nearby choanocyte
chlortetracycline, chlorthalidone, Chlor-Trimeton, chm., chmn., choanocyte, choanoflagellate, Choate, choc., choccy, choc-ice
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British Dictionary definitions for choanocyte
choanocyte
/ (ˈkəʊənəˌsaɪt) /
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 flagellumAlso called: collar cell
Word Origin for choanocyte
C19: from Greek khoanē funnel (from khein to pour) + -cyte
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