nematocyst (Crossword)
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- Clue: Older name for a cnidocyst
Answer: nematocyst
Definitions of “nematocyst”
If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.• (Gk: nema thread; nematode thready thing
• A minute capsule containing an ejectable thread with a stinger
• Stinging cell found on the tentacles of jellyfish and certain other marine creatures
• An organ in coelenterates consisting of a minute capsule containing an ejectable thread that causes a sting
• Minute, elongated or spherical capsule that is found chiefly in members of the phylum Cnidaria (e
• Stinging mechanism used for defence and prey capture by Hydra and other members of the Cnidaria (Coelenterata)
• (= cnidocyst) Stinging mechanism used for defence and prey capture by Hydra > Hydra and other members of the Cnidaria (Coelenterata)
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