ALL meanings of choanocyte
cho·a·no·cyte
C c - noun choanocyte 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 3
- noun choanocyte Any of the cells in sponges that contain a flagellum, and are used to control the movement of water. 1
- noun choanocyte one of the flagellated cells lining the inner cavity of a sponge, having a collar of protoplasm encircling the base of the flagellum. 1