nerve net

Noun

Meaning

nerve net (plural nerve nets)

(biology) Simplistic and uncentralized nervous system of cnidarians.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Cnidarians' activities are coordinated by a decentralized nerve net and simple receptors. Source: Internet

In most jellyfish the nerve net is spread more or less evenly across the body; in comb jellies it is concentrated near the mouth. Source: Internet

Hydra generally react in the same way regardless of the direction of the stimulus, and this may be due to the simplicity of the nerve net. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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