"choanocyte" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: choanocytes [plural]
Etymology: From choano- + -cyte. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|choano|cyte}} choano- + -cyte Head templates: {{en-noun}} choanocyte (plural choanocytes)
  1. (cytology) any of the cells in sponges that contain a flagellum, and are used to control the movement of water Wikipedia link: choanocyte Categories (topical): Cytology Derived forms: choanocytal, choanocytic

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