: a blood cell especially of an invertebrate animal
Examples of hemocyte in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebSome hemocytes would form pseudopodia (much like amoebas do), which then attached to other hemocytes.—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024 Some insects have blood richer in hemocytes than others.—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024 Even the larval forms of certain species may have more hemocytes in their blood than adults, with many adult butterflies and moths having hemocyte-poor hemolymph compared to the caterpillars.—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024
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