cystencyte

/sɪsˈtɛnsɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A cell found in sponges, having a sac-like structure.

“The sponge’s body contained many cystencytes, which played a crucial role in its ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • porocyte
  • sponge cell

Antonyms

  • complex cell
  • multicellular organism