sarcode

/ˈsɑːkɔɪd/; /ˈsɑːkroʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cell found in sponges and a few other invertebrates, characterized by the presence of endoplasmic reticulum and a flagellum.

“The sponge’s body is made up of many sarcode cells that work together to filter food from the water.”

Synonyms

  • cell
  • sponge cell

Antonyms

  • chordate cell