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externally oriented side of the cell has a hair-like
trigger called a
cnidocil,
which is a mechano- and chemo-receptor. When the
trigger is activated...
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cnidocyte has a "trigger" (
cnidocil)
paired with a
capsule containing a
coiled stinging filament. Upon contact, the
cnidocil will
immediately initiate...
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nematocyst has a "trigger" (
cnidocil)
paired with a
capsule containing a
coiled stinging filament. Upon contact, the
cnidocil will
immediately initiate...
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stinging cells called cnidocytes that
contain nematocysts triggered by the
cnidocil. It has a ridge-like
structure on the
inner margin,
called a velum. If...
- the
narrow outer edge of the
cnidocyte is a
short trigger hair
called a
cnidocil. Upon
contact with prey, the
contents of the
nematocyst are explosively...
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nematocyst discharges in
response to
nearby prey
touching the
trigger (
Cnidocil). A flap (operculum)
opens and its
stinging apparatus fires the barb into...
- are
another type of extrusome. When the hair-like
trigger called the
cnidocil receives a
chemical or
mechanical input, the
coiled hollow tube within...
- Cytological
studies of the
nematocysts of Hydra. I. Desmonemes, isorhias,
cnidocils, and
supporting structures. Journal of
Biophysical and
Biochemical Cytology...
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Castiaux & G. Vandermeerssche, 1958.
Structure submicroscopique des
cnidocils. Bull. Microsc. appl. 8 3: 61–63. Bouillon, J., P.
Castiaux & G. Vandermeerssche...
