- porocyte
- \\ˈpōrəˌsīt\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: poro- + -cyte: one of the large tubular cells that constitute the wall of the incurrent canals in some sponges
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
porocyte
Look at other dictionaries:
porocyte — n. [Gr. poros, channel; kytos, container] (PORIFERA) Pinacocytes enclosing a pore that functions as an inhalant canal … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
porocyte — po·ro·cyte … English syllables
Sponge — This article is about the aquatic animal. For the porous cleaning tool, see Sponge (material). For other uses, see Sponge (disambiguation). Sponge Temporal range: Ediacaran–Recent … Wikipedia
pore diaphragm — (PORIFERA) The closure of the porocyte … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
