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Collar Cell.
Collar Cell - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choanocyteExample Sentences
"The collar cell captures food particles and transfers them to other cells in the sponge."
"The movement of collar cells creates the flow of water in a sponge."
"The beating of collar cells helps sponges obtain nutrients."
"In sponges, collar cells are also known as choanocytes."
"The shape of a collar cell resembles a funnel."
