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CHOANOSOME [1 record]

Record 1 2012-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
DEF

The inner layer of a sponge, made up of choanocytes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
CONT

L'intérieur du sac [d'un spongiaire] est tapissé de cellules [appelées] choanocytes dont l'ensemble constitue le choanosome, surface endodermique au niveau de laquelle, grâce au mouvement rythmique des petits cils vibratiles, se produit un courant d'eau continu [...]

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