cnidocil

Noun

Meaning

The fine filiform process of a cnidoblast.

Examples

A dormant nematocyst discharges in response to nearby prey touching the trigger (cnidocil). Source: Internet

The externally oriented side of the cell also has a hair-like trigger called a cnidocil. Source: Internet

At the narrow outer edge of the cnidocyte is a short trigger hair called a cnidocil. Source: Internet

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