choanocyte

noun

choanocyte

noun

Etymology From choano- + -cyte.

1

Biology, Cytology, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences any of the cells in sponges that contain a flagellum, and are used to control the movement of water

Derived terms
choanocytal, choanocytic

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