Campbell Biology (10th Edition)

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Chapter 33 - 33.2 - Concept Check - Page 687: 2

Answer

The stinging cells, or cnidocytes, each have a capsule called the nematocyst. This structure, when appropriately stimulated, straightens its coiled thread, propelling the rest of the nematocyst into its target, where poison is released.

Work Step by Step

This information can be found in Fig. 33.6 and the related part of the text.
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