colloblast

/ˈkɒləblɑːst/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of adhesive organ found on the tentacles of some marine animals, such as the sea slug Elysia chlorotica, used for capturing prey.

“The colloblasts of the sea slug were responsible for capturing the small crustaceans it fed on.”

Synonyms

  • adhesive organ
  • capture organ

Antonyms

  • defense organ
  • digestive organ