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Term: choan

Description:

Choan refers to a funnel-shaped collar cell found in sponges, which controls the flow of water and captures food particles. It is also used to describe a type of ancestral cell found in various organisms.

Sample Sentences:

• The choanocytes in sponge bodies help them to efficiently filter nutrients from the water.
• The evolution of choan-like cells in certain species is believed to have played a crucial role in the development of multicellular organisms.

Possible Related Products:

To learn more about the fascinating world of choans, you may check out these books on Amazon:

• Choan Sponges
• The Evolution of Choans