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Stinging filaments of jellyfish
| Organism | : | Cnidarian Jellyfish |
|---|---|---|
| Species | : | Pelagia noctiluca |
| Description | : | Upon contact the stinging filaments which are compacted into vesicles – the nematocytes – shoot out from the stinging cells – the nematocystes. They inject toxins that immobilize prey and cause burns, allergic reactions and sometimes, severe pathologies in humans - Photo : C. and N. Sardet |
| Project | : | The Plankton Chronicles |
| Website | : | http://www.planktonchronicles.org |
| Tags | : | Nematocystes |
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