出典:Wiktionary
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/07 17:29 UTC 版)
A coenocyte is a multinucleate cell. It can result from multiple nuclear divisions without accompanying cell divisions, or from cellular aggregation followed by dissolution of the cell membranes inside the mass. Coenocytes are found in fungi and some protists, such as algae and slime mold. Some plant structures, such as endosperm, are coenocytic as well. Certain animal immune-derived cells may form aggregate cells also, for example the osteoclast cells responsible for bone resorbtion.