choanocyte

noun

Meaning

Any of the cells in sponges that contain a flagellum, and are used to control the movement of water

Etymology / origin

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Related words

collar cell(English)choanosome(English)choanoderm(English)choanoblast(English)choanomastigote(English)choanoflagellate(English)leucon(English)choanoskeleton(English)

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Sources

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