Instructional Video
Sea Studios Foundation

Shape of Life: Nematocyst Animation: Feeding Tentacles

9th - 10th
An anemone's tentacles are lined with nematocysts that shoot out a microscopic barbed harpoon to catch prey. [1:11]
Instructional Video
Sea Studios Foundation

Shape of Life: Nematocyst Animation: Fighting Tentacles

9th - 10th
Two anemones fight for territory using special sacs (acrorhagi) full of nematocysts to inflict damage. [1:48]