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What are cnidoblasts? Give its function.


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Cnidoblasts:

  1. Stinging cells can be found on the body walls and tentacles.
  2. Cnidoblasts and nematoblasts are stinging cells found in Coelenterata and cnidaria.

The function of cnidoblasts:

They aid in anchoring and may be employed for either defense or offense.


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