Fluid Dynamics of Ballistic Strategies in Nematocyst Firing
Nematocysts are stinging organelles used by members of the phylum Cnidaria (e.g., jellyfish, anemones, hydrozoans) for a variety of important functions including capturing prey and defense. Nematocysts are the fastest-known accelerating structures in the animal world. The small scale (microns) coupl...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Fluids |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5521/5/1/20 |