Definition of Nematocyst. Meaning of Nematocyst. Synonyms of Nematocyst

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Definition of Nematocyst

Nematocyst
Nematocyst Nem"a*to*cyst, n. [Nemato- + cyst.] (Zo["o]l.) A lasso cell, or thread cell. See Lasso cell, under Lasso.

Meaning of Nematocyst from wikipedia

- replaced. Each cnidocyte contains an organelle called a cnida, cnidocyst, nematocyst, ptychocyst or spirocyst. This organelle consists of a bulb-shaped capsule...
- cnidocysts (also called nematocysts). The toxins in their nematocysts are effective against their prey. While cnidarians all possess nematocysts, in some species...
- A nematocyst is a subcellular structure or organelle containing extrusive filaments found in two families of athecate dinoflagellates (a group of unicellular...
- called cnidocytes. Cnidocytes contain specialized structures called nematocysts, which look like miniature light bulbs with a coiled thread inside. At...
- are known: Nematocysts inject venom into prey, and usually have barbs to keep them embedded in the victims. Most species have nematocysts. Spirocysts...
- war and other venomous siphonop****s. This sea slug stores stinging nematocysts from the siphonop****s within its own tissues as defence against predators...
- siphonop**** species exhibit nematocyst stinging capsules on branches of their tentacles called tentilla. The nematocysts are arranged in dense batteries...
- contain stinging nematocysts, capsule-like organelles capable of everting suddenly, giving the phylum Cnidaria its name. Each nematocyst contains a small...
- are armed with nematocysts, a type of specialized stinging cell. Contact with a jellyfish tentacle can trigger millions of nematocysts to pierce the skin...
- containing nematocysts, a harpoon-shaped microscopic mechanism that injects venom into the victim. Many different kinds of nematocysts are found in...