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"Nematocyst" Definition
noun
A capsule within specialized cells of certain coelenterates, such as jellyfish, containing a barbed, threadlike tube that delivers a paralyzing sting when propelled into attackers and prey. Also called stinging cell.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
One of the stinging organelles of coelenterates used in catching prey.
Source: Merriam-Webster
A specialized cell in the tentacles of a jellyfish or other coelenterate, containing a barbed or venomous coiled thread that can be projected in self-defence or to capture prey.
Source: Oxford Dictionary
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