Cnidarian Anatomy

noun a structure found in certain cnidarians, such as jellyfish, that contains stinging cells called cnidocytes

• The acontia are specialized structures found in the tentacles of certain sea anemones.
• I learned that acontia are like the secret weapons of sea anemones.
• Those acontia things in sea anemones are like their ninja moves.
• Just like acontia in sea anemones, sometimes we all have hidden abilities waiting to be unleashed.

noun specialized stinging structures found in some cnidarians, such as sea anemones and jellyfish

• The acrorhagi are specialized stinging structures found on the tentacles of certain species of sea anemones.
• Watch out for those acrorhagi on the anemone tentacles, they can really sting!
• I got zapped by one of those acrorhagi things on the sea anemone, it hurt like crazy!
• Her words were like acrorhagi, sharp and stinging, leaving a lasting impact on those who heard them.

noun a specialized structure found in certain marine invertebrates, such as sea anemones, that contains stinging cells called nematocysts

• The actinophore is a specialized structure found in certain marine organisms that helps them capture food.
• I saw a cool video of an actinophore in action while scuba diving last weekend.
• That actinophore is like a food-catching ninja for the sea creatures!
• Her creativity was like an actinophore, reaching out and capturing the attention of everyone around her.