What Are Cnidocytes Used For?
What Are Cnidocytes Used For? Cnidocytes (‘stinging cells’) are specialized cells that define the phylum Cnidaria (sea anemones, jellyfish, corals and hydras). They contain an “explosive” organelle called cnidocyst that acts as a 600 million-years-old microscopic injection system and is important for prey capture and anti-predator defense. What are two functions of cnidocytes? Cnidae are