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
In some sponges, ostia are formed by porocytes, single tube-shaped cells that act as valves to regulate the flow of water into the spongocoel.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Pores within the body, called ostia, allow water to enter the spongocoel.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
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
However, sponges exhibit a diversity of body forms, which vary in the size and branching of the spongocoel, the number of osculi, and where the cells that filter food from the water are located.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
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