flame cell

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Noun flame cell has 1 sense

flame cell - organ of excretion in flatworms
--₁ is a kind of excretory organ, urinary organ
--₁ is a part of flatworm, platyhelminth

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Flame Cell

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A flame cell, also known as a solenocyte, is a specialized excretory cell found in the simplest form of invertebrates known as flatworms or Platyhelminthes. These cells are responsible for removing waste materials from the body fluid and maintaining the water balance within the organism.

Sample Sentences:

The flame cells in flatworms play a crucial role in regulating their internal environment.
Through the process of osmoregulation, flame cells control the concentration of salts and water in the body.
Researchers are studying the functioning of flame cells to better understand the excretory system of simple organisms.

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