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Meaning of "nematocysts"

Nematocysts is a noun that refers to the stinging cells present in the tentacles of cnidarians such as jellyfish or corals, used for capturing prey or defense
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nematocysts
Many different kinds of nematocysts are found in cubozoans.
These cells contain organelles called nematocysts.
Many various types of nematocysts are found in cubozoans.
The tips of the cerata contain nematocysts.
Some of these nematocysts have the ability to sting.
If he scraped against the fire coral it would release nematocysts.
They have no nematocysts stinging cells.
Nematocysts tended to increase in size as the medusae grew.
These contain nematocysts also.
Nematocysts are very efficient weapons.
They have weak nematocysts.
Compositions of the present invention are effective at inhibiting discharge of nematocysts.
The polyps have nematocysts which are triggered to hold their prey immobile.
Most species have nematocysts.
Nematocysts are the means by which coelenterates capture prey and defend against predation.

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They are the smallest nematocysts.
Discharge of nematocysts requires both chemical and mechanical stimulation of the sensory organelles.
These are for defensive purposes and are armed with nematocysts.
Fresh water will cause the nematocysts to continue to release their toxin.
They have converted some of your skin cells into nematocysts.
There are no acontia with stinging nematocysts protruding through the body wall.
The column has a number of iridescent blue spherules armed with nematocysts.
The slides were analyzed to determine the number of nematocysts discharged using immunohistochemical analysis.
Shave the area with a razor or credit card to remove any adherent nematocysts.
The slides are analyzed to determine the number of nematocysts discharged using immunohistochemical analysis.
An effective amount of the composition is added to the aqueous environment surrounding the nematocysts.
The stinging nematocysts found in Cnidarian animals may be regarded as extrusomes as well.
I am going to remove the nematocysts.
Deep-water corals use nematocysts on their tentacles to stun prey.
Detail of discharging nematocysts.
These contain nematocysts containing short and long-shafted stinging threads.
On the tentacles are nematocysts.
When stimulated, the nematocysts explode out of the capsule, impaling the attacker.
The fibrous burrow wall is composed of discharged nematocysts and adherent sand.
In sum, nematocysts provide an effective method of delivering a substance deep into the target.
Two of the three lotions were effective at reducing the number of nematocysts discharged.
When nematocysts discharge, the tubule penetrates into its target organism and releases its toxins.
Gently shaving the affected area has the effect of getting rid of remaining nematocysts.
These are openings through which thread-like nematocysts from inside the body wall can protrude.
Diphenhydramine significantly decreased the number of Artemia paralyzed by nematocysts.
And nematocysts are stingers? And each one injected venom, causing immense pain.
Jellyfish tentacles are lined with nematocysts -.
And nematocysts are stingers?
Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing three steps activation of nematocysts.
Thus, nematocysts are involved in target recognition, toxin delivery, infection and attachment.
The polyp 's tentacles immobilize or kill prey using their nematocysts.
In contrast, 50 of 64 Artemia were paralyzed by nematocysts when no antihistamine was present.
Each strand consists of numerous branchlets, which all end in stinging nematocysts.
And this here, it looks like a Nematocysts.
A cnidosac contains cnidocytes, stinging cells that are also known as cnidoblasts or nematocysts.

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