CHOANOCYTE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: 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

Categories: Flagellated cell

Synonyms

Collar cell, Choanocyte

🔗 Related Words

choano – A related word in the same word family.

cyte – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

These related words all descended from the same ancestor thousands of years ago.

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Words that End with TE ⬅️

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