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CHOANOCYTE

\t͡ʃˈə͡ʊnəsˌa͡ɪt], \t‍ʃˈə‍ʊnəsˌa‍ɪt], \tʃ_ˈəʊ_n_ə_s_ˌaɪ_t]\

Definitions of CHOANOCYTE

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any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum; they maintain a flow of water through the body

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

any of the flagellated cells in sponges having a collar of cytoplasm around the flagellum; they maintain a flow of water through the body

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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