cytostome

• Organela especializada encontrada em alguns protozoários que funciona como boca para a ingestão de partículas alimentares.

A specialized organelle found in certain protozoans that functions as a mouth for ingesting food particles.

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   A specialized organelle in certain protozoans that functions as a mouth for ingesting food particles.

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   • The cytostome of the paramecium is located near the anterior end.
   • Food particles are drawn into the cytostome by ciliary action.
   • The cytostome is a key structure for phagocytosis in ciliates.