Nematocysts (also known as cnidocysts) of jellyfish and other cnidarians are giant exocytotic organelles of the stinging cells used for prey capture and defense. These miniature cellular weapons ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The nematocysts of 24 siphonophore species were examined by light and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for differences that could relate to ...

KANSAS CITY, MO—June 17, 2022—Summertime beachgoers are all too familiar with the painful reality of a jellyfish sting. But how do the stinging cells of jellyfish and their coral and sea anemone ...

Feeding behavior in cnidarians is a sequence of coordinated responses beginning with nematocyst discharge. The nematocyst response produces prey capture by envenomating prey and attaching prey to the ...

Everyone has a theory on the best treatment for jellyfish stings - vinegar, hot water, fresh water, urine, cold tea, warm beer. Queensland experts advise that vinegar is best for jellyfish stings, but ...

You're bobbing in the waves on a hot summer day when you feel something graze your leg. You spot a white blob beneath the surface. It could be a plastic bag, or it could be something much less ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. So you’ve been stung by a jellyfish. The good news: there’s no ...

You're bobbing in the waves on a hot summer day when you feel something graze your leg. You spot a white blob beneath the surface. It could be a plastic bag, or it could be something much less ...

THERE has in the past been considerable discussion concerning the nature of the stimulus which causes the nematocysts of Cœlenterates to discharge, In some cases, it is quite clear that the mechanical ...

Back in 1997 all the friends from that eponymous television show trekked to the beach, only to witness a jellyfish sting Monica. In this episode, Joey remembered seeing a documentary that advised ...