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Term: choano-

Definitions

1. Noun (singular): The primary combining form derived from Greek, meaning "funnel" or "channel".
2. Noun (plural): In biology, pertaining to the choanocyte or collar cell, found in aquatic organisms such as sponges.
3. Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of choanocytes.

Sample Sentences

1. The beachgoers followed the choano- created by the water draining back into the sea.
2. The scientist examined the structure and function of the choanocytes in the sponge.
3. The choano- traits of the organism made it clear that it belonged to the phylum Porifera.

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