Explore Nematocysts through 9 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Nematocysts meaning
plural of nematocyst
Using Nematocysts
- The main meaning on this page is: plural of nematocyst
- In the example corpus, nematocysts often appears in combinations such as: nematocysts are, the nematocysts.
Context around Nematocysts
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.4 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 3 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 9 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Nematocysts
- In this selection, "nematocysts" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 25.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, toxicity, magnification, remaining and citation stand out and add context to how "nematocysts" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 400x magnification nematocysts are very and cells or nematocysts which pierce. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "nematocysts" sits close to words such as aargau, abacos and abboud, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with nematocysts
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The polyp's tentacles immobilize or kill prey using their nematocysts. (11 words)
Nematocyst toxicity Nematocysts from Chironex fleckeri (400x magnification) Nematocysts are very efficient weapons. (13 words)
Upon contact, nematocysts on the tentacle fire into the prey, and the tentacle itself coils around the prey. (18 words)
Upon contact with prey, the contents of the nematocyst are explosively discharged, firing a dart-like thread containing neurotoxins into whatever triggered the release which can paralyse the prey, especially if many hundreds of nematocysts are fired. (37 words)
On the other hand, aggregating sea anemones may have the lowest sting intensity, perhaps due to the inability of the nematocysts to penetrate the skin, creating a feeling similar to touching sticky candies. (33 words)
The nematocysts are located throughout the tentacles that radiate downward from the edge of the umbrella dome, and also cover the four or eight oral arms that hang down from the central mouth. (33 words)
Example sentences (9)
Nematocyst toxicity Nematocysts from Chironex fleckeri (400x magnification) Nematocysts are very efficient weapons.
Animals in the phylum Ctenophora ("sea-gooseberries" or "comb jellies") are transparent and jelly-like but have no nematocysts, and are harmless to humans.
On the other hand, aggregating sea anemones may have the lowest sting intensity, perhaps due to the inability of the nematocysts to penetrate the skin, creating a feeling similar to touching sticky candies.
Polyps extend their tentacles, particularly at night, containing coiled stinging nettle-like cells or nematocysts which pierce and poison and firmly hold living prey paralysing or killing them.
Scraping the affected skin with a knife edge, safety razor, or credit card may remove remaining nematocysts. citation Beyond initial first aid, antihistamines such as diphenhydramine ( Benadryl ) may control skin irritation ( pruritus ).
The nematocysts are located throughout the tentacles that radiate downward from the edge of the umbrella dome, and also cover the four or eight oral arms that hang down from the central mouth.
The polyp's tentacles immobilize or kill prey using their nematocysts.
Upon contact, nematocysts on the tentacle fire into the prey, and the tentacle itself coils around the prey.
Upon contact with prey, the contents of the nematocyst are explosively discharged, firing a dart-like thread containing neurotoxins into whatever triggered the release which can paralyse the prey, especially if many hundreds of nematocysts are fired.
Common combinations with nematocysts
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: