Meaning of choanocyte in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /koʊˈænəˌsaɪt/

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  1. Noun

    choanocyte

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from Greek khoanē‘funnel’+ -cyte

    Definitions

    1. any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum

    Examples

    • « they maintain a flow of water through the body »

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