spongocoel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spongocoel
< Greek spongó ( s ), variant of spongiā́ sponge + English -coel, variant of -coele
Example Sentences
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Oocytes arise by the differentiation of amoebocytes and are retained within the spongocoel, whereas spermatozoa result from the differentiation of choanocytes and are ejected via the osculum.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
The body of the simplest sponges takes the shape of a cylinder with a large central cavity, the spongocoel.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
Water enters the spongocoel from numerous pores in the body wall.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
Eggs arise from amoebocytes and are retained within the spongocoel, whereas sperm arise from choanocytes and are ejected through the osculum.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
The cell body of the choanocyte is embedded in mesohyl but protruding into the spongocoel is a mesh-like collar surrounding a single flagellum.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
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