Kleptocnidy ( klept-oh-NY-dee), or nematocyst sequestration, is the process whereby organisms take and make use of the cnidocytes (stingers, also known as nematocysts) of digested prey. Sequestered cnidocytes are known as kleptocnidae, and are used for defense or to capture prey.
Kleptocnidy ( klept-oh-NY-dee), or nematocyst sequestration, is the process whereby organisms take and make use of the cnidocytes (stingers, also known as nematocysts) of digested prey. Sequestered cnidocytes are known as kleptocnidae, and are used for defense or to capture prey.
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