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The special stinging apparatus is called a "nematocyst." Nematocysts are specialized cells found in cnidarians, such as jellyfish and sea anemones, that contain a coiled, harpoon-like structure. When triggered, they eject a stinging filament that can inject toxins into prey or predators, serving both for capturing food and defense.
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What is a stinging weed called?
a stinging weed is called a nettle
What is the special feature of the cnidairian?
A stinging cell, that all cnidarians have. It's called a nematocyte. It is the defining characteristic of the phylum.
What is 'stinging nettle 'called in Tamil?
Stinging nettle is called "கற்றாழை" (Karrai) in Tamil.
What is cnidoblast?
several capsules occur on the body surface. each is produced by special cell called cnidoblast
What are stinging cells called?
Jellyfish sting their prey using nematocysts, also called cnidocysts, stinging structures located in specialized cells called cnidocytes.
What are special traits stinging cells?
Stinging cells, also known as cnidocytes, are unique to cnidarians. They contain a specialized structure called a nematocyst that can inject toxins into prey or predators. This enables cnidarians to defend themselves, capture prey, and deter predators.
What is a stinging plant called?
heh, a rose
What is the stinging tentacle on a hydra called?
Cnidocytes
How do you use the word apparatus in a sentence?
Once in space, an astronaut uses a special breathing apparatus. Corruption had spread throughout the city's political apparatus.
Stinging structures of jellyfish are?
Jellyfish sting their prey using nematocysts, also called cnidocysts, stinging structures located in specialized cells called cnidocytes.
Examples of stinging cells?
Jellyfish sting their prey using nematocysts, also called cnidocysts, stinging structures located in specialized cells called cnidocytes.
Why might stinging tentacles be advantageous for slow moving predators such as some cnidarians?
All Cnidarians have tentacles with stinging cells in their tips which are used to capture and subdue prey. In fact, the phylum name "Cnidarian" literally means "stinging creature." The stinging cells are called cnidocytes and contain a structure called a nematocyst.
