Meaning Of The Word Nematocyst
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Nematocyst Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Nematocyst?
nematocyst in American English
any of the intracellular stinging structures characteristic of all cnidarians, as the jellyfish: it contains a threadlike sting noun: an organ in coelenterates consisting of a minute capsule containing an ejectable thread that causes a sting nematocyst in British English noun: a nematocyst noun: a structure in coelenterates, such as jellyfish, consisting of a capsule containing a hollow coiled thread that can be everted to sting or paralyse prey and enemies |
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