nematocyst in a sentence

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Sample Sentences

1. The nematocyst is a specialized cell found in cnidarians that serves to capture prey.
2. When disturbed, the nematocyst ejects a harpoon-like structure to deliver a sting.
3. Researchers study nematocysts to better understand the defensive mechanisms of jellyfish.
4. Each nematocyst contains a coiled thread that can rapidly uncoil and inject toxins.
5. The diversity of nematocysts among different marine species is fascinating to marine biologists.