MCQ
Which of the following is not the function of cnidoblasts?
  • Digestion of food
  • B
    Anchorage
  • C
    Defense
  • D
    Capture of prey

Answer

Correct option: A.
Digestion of food
a
Cnidoblast are stinging cells of phylum cnidaria/ctenophora. Projecting cnidoblast act as organ for offence and defense.
Cnidoblast help in capturing the prey by coiling around the prey.
Cnidoblast protect cnidarian by either paralyzing or killing other animal with help of toxin and spines.
Cnidoblast secrete sticky substances which provide anchorage for locomotion.

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