An Ultrastructural Study of the Nematocytes of the Polyp of Chrysaora quinquecirrha
- 1 December 1971
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Chesapeake Science
- Vol. 12 (4) , 225-230
- https://doi.org/10.2307/1350909
Abstract
The polyp of Chrysaora quinquecirrha (sea nettle) has two forms of nematocytes on the oral arms and upper stalk. A nematocyte with an unencapsulated thread and another containing an encysted heteroneme were observed. One or both of these structures were capable of producing a clinical sting in humans. The relationship of these structures with similar nematocytes present in sea nettle medusae is discussed.Keywords
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