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choanocyte
 

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Noun choanocyte has 1 sense
  1. choanocyte, collar cell - any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum; they maintain a flow of water through the body
    --1 is a kind of flagellated cell

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Choanocyte

Definition: A specialized cell found in sponges that has a collar of flagella surrounding a central cavity, used to generate water flow and filter food particles.

Examples:

  1. The choanocytes in a sponge help to maintain water flow and capture small organisms as food.
  2. Choanocytes are unique to sponges and play a crucial role in their filtration and feeding processes.
  3. Under the microscope, the beating of choanocyte flagella can be observed, propelling water and collecting nutrients for the sponge.

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