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they are important because they help the sea jellies catch their prey.
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Why are cnidocytes important to sea jelly?
they are important because they help the sea jellies catch their prey.
What are cnidocytes?
cnidocytes are specilized cells where nematocysts are storednematocysts are poisonous harpoons that are stored like coiled springscnidocytes are unique to the phylum Cnidaria (corals, sea anemones, hydrae, jellyfish, etc.).
What are some species of jellyfish?
portuguese man o war jellyfish blue moon jelly sea nettle sea wasp jelly lion's mane jelly box jelly fish and etc
Are cnidocytes significant to fundamental processs for cnidarians?
Cnidocytes are important to cnidarians as these are the stinging cells used to catch prey and defend from enemies. It is a toxin which can disable prey and provide protection from adversaries. This can be used as a harpoon, sticky surface or lasso type action.
A stinging cell in the hydra?
Stinging cells are called cnidocytes, as in all members of the Cnidarians which includes jellyfish, sea anemones, and corals.
What type of jelly are jellyfish?
Err, they are not jelly. They are sea creatures. Jelly is an artificial food product invented by man.
Is a sponge a sea jelly?
No, it isn't.
What do flatback sea turtles eat?
jelly fish sea aka
What does the sea anemone do for defence?
Its tentacles contain cells called cnidocytes (if I'm not wrong) that contain toxins to defend itself and capture prey.
What is the baby name for a sea jelly?
Medusa
Does a Jellyfish have a different name?
The sea jelly
What does a sea jelly look like?
jellyfish
