archeocyte

/ˌɑrkiˈoʊsɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A large, motile, multinucleate cell found in sponges, capable of differentiating into various cell types.

“The archeocyte played a crucial role in the development and growth of the sponge colony.”

Synonyms

  • amoeba
  • multinucleate cell

Antonyms

  • stable cell structure
  • unicellular organism