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choanocyte

/'koʊənə,saɪt/

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noun
any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum; they maintain a flow of water through the body
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collar cell

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flagellated cell

Definition that contains choanocyte

class hyalospongiae sponges with siliceous spicules that have six rays; choanocytes are restricted to finger-shaped chambers
hyalospongiae sponges with siliceous spicules that have six rays; choanocytes are restricted to finger-shaped chambers