Meaning Of The Word Choanocyte

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choanocyte in American English
noun: one of the flagellated cells lining the inner cavity of a sponge, having a collar of protoplasm encircling the base of the flagellum

choanocyte in British English
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 flagellum

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