wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Hydra can paralyse prey by

A
Nematocysts
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Tentacles
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Mouth
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
None of these
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Nematocysts
Nematocyst is the specialized cell in the tentacles of hydra. It is also called as cnidocyte and carries neurotoxin that projects in self-defense and to catch preys. When neurotoxin comes in contact with prey it paralyzes them by suppressing the activity of the nervous system.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Phylum Cnidaria
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon