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What are Choanocytes and Pinacocytes?


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Choanocytes and pinacocytes:

  1. Pinacocytes make up the pinacoderm of sponges, while choanocytes have a flagellum.
  2. Both supply the sponge with significant cellular benefits.
  3. Choanocytes aid in the storage of oxygen and nutrients, whereas pinacocytes form the body by contracting and relaxing.
  4. Pinacocytes line the exterior surface of sponges, whereas choanocytes line the inside lining of the spongocoel.

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