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单词 choanocyte
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choanocyte

[ koh-uh-nuh-sahyt, koh-an-uh- ]
/ ˈkoʊ ə nəˌsaɪt, koʊˈæn ə- /

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 of choanocyte

1885–90; <Greek choán(ē) funnel + -o- + -cyte

OTHER WORDS FROM choanocyte

cho·a·no·cyt·al, adjective

Words nearby choanocyte

chloruretic, chloruria, chm., chmn., choana, choanocyte, choanoflagellate, Choate, choc., choccy, choc-ice
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British Dictionary definitions for choanocyte

choanocyte
/ (ˈkəʊənəˌsaɪt) /

noun

any of the flagellated cells in sponges that maintain a flow of water through the body. A collar of protoplasm surrounds the base of the flagellumAlso called: collar cell

Word Origin for choanocyte

C19: from Greek khoanē funnel (from khein to pour) + -cyte
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