Nematocyst Uncommon

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, threadlike tube that delivers a paralyzing sting

See Also

basitrich eurytele stenotele capsule nematocysts nematogalectin barbed acrorhagus

Related Terms

basitrich eurytele stenotele capsule nematocysts nematogalectin barbed acrorhagus cnidocyst micronematocyst isorhiza anisorhiza sting cnida cnidarian nematocalyx mastigophore amastigophore cnidoblast

Rhyming Words

xyst lyst cyst tryst excyst oocyst encyst exocyst analyst otocyst urocyst zoocyst precyst metacyst pericyst amethyst endocyst autocyst dinocyst catalyst

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