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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 a 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.).
Why are cnidocytes important?
Cnidocytes are important because they contain stinging cells that cnidarians, like jellyfish and corals, use for defense and capturing prey. The specialized structure of cnidocytes allows them to quickly discharge venomous barbs when triggered by touch or chemical stimuli. This defense mechanism is crucial for cnidarians' survival in the marine environment.
Which group of organisms is found in oceans and use stinging cells called cnidocytes to capture prey?
Jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones are examples of organisms found in oceans that use stinging cells called cnidocytes to capture their prey. These cnidocytes contain specialized structures called nematocysts that inject toxins into their prey.
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
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.
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 do flatback sea turtles eat?
jelly fish sea aka
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.
Does a Jellyfish have a different name?
The sea jelly
What does a sea jelly look like?
jellyfish
