Amoebocytes are mobile cells found in the mesohyl of sponges. They play crucial roles in digestion, nutrient distribution, and structural support.
Choanocyte: Specialized cells that use flagella to create water currents and capture food particles.
Sclerocyte: Cells responsible for secreting spicules, which are structural elements within a sponge.
Mesohyl: The gelatinous matrix within a sponge where various cells, including amoebocytes, reside.