cytostome
English
![](../I/m/Ciliate.svg.png)
Cell structure of a ciliate.
Noun
cytostome (plural cytostomes)
- (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.
Synonyms
- cell mouth
Translations
phagocytic organelle
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