collocyte

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κόλλα (kólla, “glue”) +‎ -cyte.

Noun

collocyte (plural collocytes)

1. (botany, zoology) Any of various cells that produce gluey substances, that bind or capture prey or objects by securing them with gluey materials and structures, or that simply have a smooth and gelatinous appearance.

   Synonym: glue cell

   Hyponym: colloblast