Cnidocyte vs. Nematocyst

Cnidocytenoun

(biology) A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, threadlike tube that delivers a paralyzing sting

Cnidocyte

A cnidocyte (also known as a cnidoblast or nematocyte) is an explosive cell containing one giant secretory organelle called a cnidocyst (also known as a cnida (plural cnidae) or nematocyst) that can deliver a sting to other organisms. The presence of this cell defines the phylum Cnidaria (corals, sea anemones, hydrae, jellyfish, etc.).

Nematocystnoun

(biology) A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, threadlike tube that delivers a paralyzing sting

Nematocystnoun

A lasso cell, or thread cell. See Lasso cell, under Lasso.