Choanosome
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 An inner region of a sponge, supported on the choanoskeleton, that contains the choanocytes
"During this initial three-hour period, the mesohyl of the ectosome in the wound area seems to be more condensed in comparison with the internal choanosome area (Fig 3a and 3c), due to condensation of the extracellular matrix, collagen fibers and a higher concentration of symbiotic bacteria (Fig 3e)."
Example
More examples"During this initial three-hour period, the mesohyl of the ectosome in the wound area seems to be more condensed in comparison with the internal choanosome area (Fig 3a and 3c), due to condensation of the extracellular matrix, collagen fibers and a higher concentration of symbiotic bacteria (Fig 3e)."
Etymology
From choano- + -some.
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