Anemone fish can live safely within the tentacles of sea anemones because they have specialised scales that are immune to the stings. Which organ helps in the stinging mechanism?

Nematocysts

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Solution

The correct option is C Nematocysts
Nematocysts are modified and specialized epidermal cells found in Cnidarians. They act as organs of offense and defense. They are also called stinging cells due to their stinging nature. There are over thirty types of nematocysts found in various Cnidarians including penetrants, volvents, spirocysts, etc.
So, the correct answer is 'Nematocysts'.

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