Definition of Choanocyte

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Collar Cell
Generic synonyms: Flagellated Cell

Definition of Choanocyte

1. Noun. any of the cells in sponges that contain a flagellum, and are used to control the movement of water ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Choanocyte

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Choanocyte

chloræmia
cho cells
choads
choak
choake
choaked
choaking
choaks
choana
choanae
choanal
choanal polyp
choanate
choanocyte (current term)
choanocytes
choanoflagellate
choanoflagellates
choanoid
choanomastigote
choate
chobdar
chobdars
choc
choc-ice
choc-ices
choc ice
choc ices
chocaholic

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