What is another word for choanocyte?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈə͡ʊnəsˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
A choanocyte is a specialized cell in sponge animals that helps to create water flow throughout the organism. Synonyms for choanocyte include collar cell, flagellated cell, and chamber cell. The cell is called a collar cell because it has a collar-like structure that surrounds the flagellum, which gives it a whip-like motion. The term flagellated cell refers to the flagellum that helps create water flow. Chamber cell is another synonym for choanocyte because it has a chamber-like structure that also contributes to water flow. These different terms all refer to the same specialized type of cell found in sponges.
