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Colloblasts are a cell type found in ctenophores. They are widespread in the tentacles of these animals and are used to capture prey. Colloblasts consist of a coiled spiral filament that is embedded in the epidermis and an axial filament with a granular dome. The apical surface of these cells consist of eosinophilic granules that are thought to be...
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(from the article `ctenophore`) ...The more primitive forms (order Cydippida) have a pair of long, retractable branched tentacles that function in the capture of food. The tentacles ... ...are visible through the transparent body. Several anal pores are present near the sense organ. Two long extensile, branched tentacles protrude ... ...
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colloblast One of the adhesive cells on the tentacles of ctenophores that produce secretions helpful in the capture of prey. ctenophore is any gelatinous marine invertebrate; also known as a 'comb jelly' or 'comb jellies'. Comb jellies are voracious marine predators, feeding mostly on plankton. Collagens have great tensile strength, and provide th...
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one of the cells covered with sticky granules on the tentacles of a ctenophore, which aid in capturing prey. Also called
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