Collar cells are flagellated cells that line the spongocoel and canals in sponges. They are called choanocytes. Further reading: Coelom Are... View Article
Amoebocytes or archaeocytes are totipotent cells found in sponges. They have varied functions such as transport of digested food from choanocytes... View Article
Leuconoid body type is the most advanced body form of sponges and is the most efficient circulation system in larger sponges to deliver oxygen... View Article
Ostia are minute pores on the body surface of sponges. Water enters through these pores and reaches the spongocoel. Further reading: Coelom... View Article
Choanocytes and amoebocytes are present in sponges. Choanocytes trap the nutrients and amoebocytes transport the digested food from food vacuoles... View Article
Choanocytes or collar cells resemble choanoflagellates in shape and function. Choanoflagellates are unicellular protists. Further reading:... View Article
Choanocytes line the internal lining of the spongocoel, whereas pinacocytes line the outside surface of sponges. Further reading: Coelom... View Article
Choanocytes are the collar cells lining the spongocoel. The regular beating of flagella in choanocytes helps in the pumping of water and... View Article
Choanocytes are the cells that line the spongocoel and canals of poriferans. They possess flagella and the cooperative movement of flagella... View Article
Cnidarians lack mesoderm so they are diploblastic. There is undifferentiated mesoglea present between ectoderm and endoderm. Further reading:... View Article
