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Nematocyst Discharge

This cell is one of thousands on the tentacles of this starlet sea anemone and other cnidarians, including hydra and jellyfish. These cells contain poison darts that sting with as much impact as a speeding bullet. (00:04)

Video: clip from high-speed images (Holstein & Tardent, Science 223, 830-3), Holstein (Heidelberg University)


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