acontia (Meaning)
acontia (n. pl.)
Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnidae), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actiniae when irritated.
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Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnidae), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actiniae when irritated.
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The sea anemone used its specialized stinging cells, called acontia, to defend itself against predators.
During the coral spawning event, the release of acontia from certain corals was observed as part of the reproductive process.
Acontia are thread-like structures found within the tentacles of some cnidarians, containing nematocysts for prey capture.
The marine biologist carefully observed the acontia of jellyfish under the microscope, studying their structure and function.
