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In Physalia, nematoblasts paralyse the prey by

A
Haemotoxin
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Neurotoxin
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C
Myotoxin
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Both B and C
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Solution

The correct option is B Neurotoxin
On an encounter with potential harmful organisms, Physalia eject a venom via the nematoblast, a whip-like hollow tubule that lies coiled. These can interact with the nervous system and cause damage.
So, the correct answer is 'Neurotoxin'.

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