The coiled thread with a barb at the end is called nematocyst. It is a stinging capsule present in cnidocytes. Further reading: Coelom Are... View Article
The two main functions of nematocysts are defence and capturing prey. Further reading: Coelom Are Flatworms Coelomate? Difference Between... View Article
Nematocyst is required to capture prey, defence and anchorage. They are present on tentacles in cnidocytes. Further reading: Coelom Are... View Article
Cnidocytes are stinging cells. They contain nematocysts, which are used to capture prey and defence. Further reading: Coelom Are Flatworms... View Article
Nematocysts are stinging capsules present in cnidocytes to capture food, for defense and anchorage. Further reading: Coelom Are Flatworms... View Article
Cnidocils are hair-like projections, which act as mechano- and chemo-receptors and trigger the nematocyst to fire. Further reading: Coelom... View Article
Nematocysts are located in the cnidocytes cells present on the tentacles of cnidarians. Further reading: Coelom Are Flatworms Coelomate?... View Article
Nematocysts are the stinging capsules present in cnidocytes, which are used for capturing prey and defence. Further reading: Coelom Are... View Article
Spicules form the skeleton and provide structural support to sponges. They also provide protection against predators. Further reading: Coelom... View Article
Totipotency refers to the ability of a cell to get differentiated into all types of cells in an organism including extraembryonic tissues. Also... View Article
