nematocyst

[US]/ˈnɛm.ə.tə.sɪst/
[UK]/ˈnɛm.ə.tə.sɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a specialized cell in certain animals, such as jellyfish, that contains a stinging structure
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

nematocyst discharge

næmatocyst udladning

nematocyst function

næmatocyst funktion

nematocyst structure

næmatocyst struktur

nematocyst type

næmatocyst type

nematocyst cell

næmatocyst celle

nematocyst development

næmatocyst udvikling

nematocyst release

næmatocyst frigivelse

nematocyst morphology

næmatocyst morfologi

nematocyst activation

næmatocyst aktivering

nematocyst response

næmatocyst respons

Example Sentences

the nematocyst is a specialized cell found in cnidarians.

nematocysten er en specialiseret celle, der findes hos cnidarier.

nematocysts are used for capturing prey.

Nematocyster bruges til at fange bytte.

the venom from a nematocyst can cause pain.

Giften fra en nematocyst kan forårsage smerte.

some jellyfish have potent nematocysts.

Nogle vandmænd har potente nematocyster.

researchers study nematocysts to understand marine biology.

Forskere studerer nematocyster for at forstå marin biologi.

nematocysts can be triggered by touch.

Nematocyster kan udløses af berøring.

each nematocyst contains a coiled thread.

Hver nematocyst indeholder en snoet tråd.

understanding nematocysts helps in treating stings.

At forstå nematocyster hjælper med at behandle stik.

nematocysts play a crucial role in the survival of certain species.

Nematocyster spiller en afgørende rolle i overlevelsen af visse arter.

some nematocysts can inject toxins into their targets.

Nogle nematocyster kan injicere toksiner i deres mål.

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