cytostome

English

Etymology

From cyto- +‎ -stome.

Noun

cytostome (plural cytostomes)

  1. (microbiology) 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.

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  • cell mouth

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