— choanocytal , adj.
/koh"euh neuh suyt', koh an"euh-/ , n. Zool.
one of the flagellated cells lining the inner cavity of a sponge, having a collar of protoplasm encircling the base of the flagellum. Also called collar cell .
[ 1885-90; choán ( e ) funnel + -O- + -CYTE ]