cnidocyte

[US]/ˈnɪdəsaɪt/
[UK]/ˈnaɪdəsaɪt/

Translation

n.A specialized stinging cell found in cnidarians (jellyfish, corals, anemones, hydras) that contains a nematocyst used for defense and capturing prey

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