Archaeocyte
Archaeocytes (from Greek archaios "beginning" and kytos "hollow vessel") or amoebocytes are amoeboid cells found in sponges. They are totipotent and have varied functions depending on the species.
Location
Archaeocytes are along with other specialized sponge cells including collencytes and structural elements called spicules. They move about within the mesohyl with amoeba-like movements performing a number of important functions.
Functions
Cellular differentiation is an essential function of the archaeocyte. All specialized cells within the sponge have its origins with the archaeocyte. This is especially important in reproduction as the sex cells of the sponge in sexual reproduction are formed from these amoeboid cells. Similarly in asexual reproduction amoebocytes result in the formation of gemmules which are cyst-like spheres containing more amoebocytes as well as other sponge cells including the phylum specific choanocyte. These cells move within the walls of a sponge and form spicules.
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Forged from the energy of murder
Brought to taste by the blood of treason
Revenge sigilized desire upon the brow
Carved to visual by the obscene inverted hangs
The sun of redemption
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Bred from the sweat of fear
Oppose and readily gnaw the meat of its bones
Refuse every offer it has and burn it with your mind
It is a leech
You are a leech