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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   any of the cells in sponges that contain a flagellum, and are used to control the movement of water
2. 2
   any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum; they maintain a flow of water through the body wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

collar cell

Etymology

From choano- + -cyte.

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