choanocytal

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cho⋅a⋅no⋅cyte

[koh-uh-nuh-sahyt, koh-an-uh-]

–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.

Also called collar cell.

Origin:
1885–90; < Gk choán(ē) funnel + -o- + -cyte

Related forms:

cho⋅a⋅no⋅cyt⋅al, adjective

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