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Jellyfish sting their prey using nematocysts, also called cnidocysts, stinging structures located in specialized cells called cnidocytes.

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Where Are the Stinging Cells of a Jellyfish Located?

The stinging cells in a jellyfish are located in it's tentacles.


What is the difference between tentacles and stinging cells?

Stinging cells are cells that "sting" and pour toxins into the bloodstream, and tentacles are long appendages that have no relation whatsoever to stinging cells.


Stinging cells are in what phylum?

Usually stinging cells belong to the phylum Cnidaria


What specialized cells do use for protection?

Stinging Cells


Do sponges have stinging cells?

No, sponges do not have stinging cells like those found in cnidarians (e.g., jellyfish and sea anemones). Sponges are filter feeders that rely on water flow to capture food particles, rather than using stinging cells for prey capture.


What is stinging cells of the hydra?

The stinging cells in the hydra is what helps it paralyze its prey. Once it uses its stinging cells to paralyze it, the hydra then uses its tentacles to push into itsslef considering that its only one cell layer thin.


Does sea horse have stinging cells?

no


Does a jellyfish have stinging cells?

Yes.


What specialized cells do cnidarian use for protection?

Stinging Cells


What part of the hydra contains the stinging cells?

The stinging cells in a hydra are located in the tentacles, which are cylindrical, tube-like structures surrounding the mouth of the organism. These stinging cells, called cnidocytes, contain nematocysts that can inject toxins into prey or threats.


What are the sponges' structures of defense?

Stinging cells