Definition of Trichocyst. Meaning of Trichocyst. Synonyms of Trichocyst

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Definition of Trichocyst

Trichocyst
Trichocyst Trich"o*cyst, n. [Gr. tri`x, tricho`s, a hair + ? bag.] (Zo["o]l.) A lasso cell.

Meaning of Trichocyst from wikipedia

- A trichocyst is an organelle found in certain ciliates and dinoflagellates. A trichocyst can be found in tetrahymena and along cila pathways of several...
- termed organelles, such as cilia, the flagellum and archaellum, and the trichocyst (these could be referred to as membrane bound in the sense that they are...
- which discharge a mucous m**** sometimes used in cyst formation, and trichocysts, which discharge a fibrous rod. Nematocysts, the stinging structure found...
- beat rhythmically in order to propel the organism. Many ciliates have trichocysts, which are spear-like organelles that can be discharged to catch prey...
- Representation of a ciliate Cilia Trichocyst Alveoli, surface cavities or pits Contractile vacuole, regulates the quantity of water inside a cell Contractile...
- pellicle, most species of Paramecium have closely spaced spindle-shaped trichocysts, explosive organelles that discharge thin, non-toxic filaments, often...
- or pertaining to hair, hair-like structure Gr**** θρῐ́ξ (thríx), hair Trichocyst -tripsy crushing Gr**** τρῖψις (trípsis), rubbing, friction Lithotripsy...
- exceptionally complex ****emblies of organelles, such as nematocysts, trichocysts, and pistons. The Warnowiaceae uniquely possess an ocelloid, an extremely...
- light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis Pyrenoid, center of carbon fixation Trichocyst Alveolus, surface cavity or pit Thecal plate Sac pusule Vacuome Golgi...
- envelope (cortex) densely studded with spindle-shaped extrusomes called trichocysts. P. caudatum feed on bacteria and small eukaryotic cells, such as yeast...