cytostome
Cell structure of a ciliate.
Meaning
Noun
- A cellular organelle found only in certain protozoa; it is specialized for phagocytosis, and usually has the form of a microtubule-supported funnel or groove.
Related
Similar words
- cell mouth
Origin
- cyto- + -stome
Modern English dictionary
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