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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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In Cnidarians, the specialized stinging cells used for defense and prey capture are called:
Options
A Statocysts
B Nematocysts
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C Choanocytes
D Flame cells
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nematocysts are specialized organelles within cnidocytes that contain barbed threads capable of injecting toxin into prey or predators.

Hint

These explosive cells give the phylum its name.

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