Definition for Nematocyst
From Biology Forums Dictionary
In a cnidarian, a powerful capsule with an inverted coiled and barbed thread that functions to immobilize small prey so they can be passed to the mouth and ingested.
From Biology Forums Dictionary
In a cnidarian, a powerful capsule with an inverted coiled and barbed thread that functions to immobilize small prey so they can be passed to the mouth and ingested.