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What are stinging cells or nematocysts?

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What are stinging cells or nematocysts? 

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1. The name of phylum Cnidaria is derived from cnidocytes or cnidoblasts with stinging cells or nematocyst on tentacles. 

2. Cnidoblasts are used for anchorage, defense, and to capture the prey. 

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