nematocystnematocystGene ontology ID
GO:0042151
Definition
An organelle found in cnidoblast (nematoblast) cells. When matured, these stinging organelles store toxins and can deliver them when the cnidocil (a short extension of the cnidocyst) is stimulated by a prey or another stimulus
Synonyms
1. cnidocyst
References
1. DOI: 10.1139/z02-135
2. GOC: jl
3. Wikipedia: Cnidocyte
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