flame cell en · NOUN
Etymology
From its shape: the beating of the flagella on the inner surface of its cup-shaped projection resembles a flickering flame.
Meanings
- A specialized excretory cell that composes the protonephridium in nemerteans, rotifers, and some flatworms.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| flame cells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |